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Whether you sit slumped at your desk, walk hunched over or constantly look down at your smartphone or other device, your posture can suffer. Poor posture can become habitual and result in stress on certain muscles and joints.
Arthritis can worsen and you can experience a decrease in circulation. Poor posture also can leave you feeling tired and moody. Back and neck pain are also common in those with poor posture. That’s why we work to help correct our patients’ bad posture.
When an individual is standing straight, the view from the front or back should reveal a spine that is aligned from the top of the head through the pelvis down to the bottom of the feet. The spine should not be curved to the left or right. The side view should show a spine with natural curves in three places—at the neck, the mid-back, and the lower back.
To help you improve your posture, you’ll be given a thorough postural and spinal exam to get a better understanding of what’s contributing to your poor posture. We’ll also take a detailed health history so we can learn about your lifestyle and health habits.
Dr. Andrew Callister (Chiropractor) will take photos of the spine and process them through special software. This assessment tool is highly effective and quick. After the evaluation is performed, a detailed three-page report will be generated.
Our chiropractor will provide his recommendations to address your posture. He will use the following as part of a customized care plan:
We want to know your needs exactly so that we can provide the perfect solution. Let us know what you want and we’ll do our best to help.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about seeing a Chiropractor:
A chiropractor is trained to make sure your body is functioning as optimally as possible by using spinal manipulations to relieve pain in your joints and muscles. These spinal adjustments will increase blood flow and nerve conductivity to the joints and muscles that are experiencing pain
Chiropractors believe the body's skeletal structure must be aligned correctly to prevent health issues. Chiropractic care draws upon this belief, which is why chiropractors often focus on the condition of your spine. Each patient receives care tailored toward their unique symptoms. When you visit a chiropractor, services may include manual manipulation, spinal decompression, laser therapy, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, or cryotherapy. Chiropractic treatments are non-surgical and non-invasive.
Focusing on your breathing and avoiding tensing your muscles can help you stay relaxed. Also, make sure to drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine prior to your appointments.
Our patients often find chiropractic treatments to be effective for a number of issues, including neck pain, back pain, and headaches. In fact, chiropractic care helps many of our patients experience relief without the need for prescription medication or surgical procedures.
We treat patients who do not have referrals from their primary care physicians or other medical providers. In fact, some patients visit us before they see another doctor. However, some insurance providers still require prior authorisation for patients. Check with your insurance company before you schedule an appointment at ReFigure Chiropractic Health Centre. We're happy to verify benefits for you if you need help understanding what your plan covers.
Here are four ways chiropractors identify areas that need adjustment.
Range of Motion. During your initial visit, the chiropractor will ask you to complete various movements to assess the range of motion of each joint.
Joint and Body Palpation.
Gait and Posture Assessment.
Symptom and X-Ray Analysis.