Poor posture can easily lead to back pain, neck pain, headaches, and more. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to improve your posture, including a few of the tips provided below by our team at Riverbend Chiropractic.

Exercise and Stretch

Did you know that carrying excess weight can lead to poor posture? Weakened or tense muscles have a difficult time supporting good posture. That’s why stretching and exercise are integral to good posture – they can help you naturally maintain better posture. They not only help you drop excess weight but also strengthen your core and relieve tension. Yoga is an excellent low-impact workout that can help you accomplish this.

Take Breaks

Even if you start well, your posture can start to slip when you carry out the same activity for long periods. This includes everything from sitting to lifting heavy objects. Aim to take a break about every 30 minutes to do a little stretching, walk around, and reset your posture.

Improve Your Sleep Environment and Work Space 

We spend a large amount of our lives either working or sleeping – and both can play a role in your posture and overall spinal health. Setting them up to support good posture is a great way to ensure that these activities have a positive impact.

While sitting at work, you need to prevent your shoulders from rolling forward and your back should stay straight. This can be difficult if you have to lean to reach for everything. Keep your chair up high enough so that you don’t have to hunch your shoulders to type. Also, keep your monitor at or slightly below eye level and your mouse, phone, and any other items close by.

You should also work to keep your spine properly aligned while you sleep. Consider investing in a cervical pillow and a high-quality mattress that will help naturally keep your spine aligned. And try to avoid sleeping on your stomach.

Visit Our Chiropractor in Destrehan for Improved Posture

Let our team at Riverbend Chiropractic help you say goodbye to back and neck pain by improving your posture. Call our team today at (985) 307-0977 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.