Postural & Spinal Screening
Spinal Screening, Which Can Reduce The Need For Surgical Treatment, Helps Us Identify Abnormal Spinal Curves.
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Issues with Spinal Screening
Good posture is key to preventing back and muscular pain and helps your muscles work more efficiently so you can avoid fatigue and low energy. But poor posture can put excess strain on your postural muscles and spine, and cause headaches, pain, arthritis, and many other health conditions. Spinal screening allows your chiropractor to evaluate your spinal joints and surrounding muscles so they can work with you on correcting posture and treating underlying causes leading to poor posture.
During a spinal and postural screening, your chiropractor will instruct you to perform a series of basic movements such as raising your arms above your head and attempting one pushup. These small tests allow your chiropractor to assess your skeletal structure and the functioning of your muscles, joints, and ligaments. Your chiropractor will also assess your spine alignment, stress points, a range of motion, and other problems that may be affecting your posture.
Daily lifestyle factors that can throw your spine out of alignment and affect your posture include excess weight, pregnancy, injury, and illness. Aging can also lead to poor posture since the spine tends to lose some of its strength and resilience as you become older. Having abnormally tight muscles due to stress or strain, or having weak postural muscles are also factors that contribute to poor posture.
Did you know?
Poor posture can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, uterine cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer due to the way poor spinal alignment can affect your blood flow and organ health. Correcting your posture with help from a chiropractor may significantly reduce your risk for these life-threatening health conditions.
People who demonstrate poor posture often appear between three and five pounds heavier than people of the same weight who have good posture. Having good posture can make you look younger, thinner, and taller, and cause others to view you as more confident and attractive.
FAQ's
Do I need nutritional supplements if I’m already eating healthy foods?
Supplementation can give your body the needed daily amount of vitamins and minerals that you may not be getting due to factors such as diet, accessibility, or food quality. For instance, fish oil supplements can benefit those who lack access to fresh, wild-caught fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel. Vitamin B12 can benefit those who avoid eating meat, shellfish, or dairy due to dietary restrictions or food sensitivities, or who have difficulty absorbing B12 from the food they eat.
What are some benefits of nutritional support?
Eating healthy foods allows you to benefit from increased energy, better mental clarity, and improved productivity. Good nutrition can help prevent fatigue and feelings of sluggishness, and naturally, reduce pain caused by herniated discs and degenerative disc disease.
Will my chiropractor put me on a strict diet?
Your chiropractor will develop a personalized treatment and diet plan that addresses the underlying needs of your body along with any existing health conditions. While you may not be expected to adhere to a strict or limited diet, your doctor may urge you to eat certain foods that are known to reduce pain and promote healing.