Posture

Research shows:

“Posture affects and moderates all human functions...from breathing to hormone production to thinking.”
-American Journal of Pain Management 1994

"Many Studies indicate that abnormal posture, may have profound effects on the function of the entire body.”
-JMPT 1998

“Subjects with Forward Head Posture had an increased incidence of cervical, inter scapular and head ache pain.”
-Int J Occupational Safety 2004

“Alignment in a gravity environment is relevant to your overall well being and pain management.”
-Spine 10/15/05

“Lumbar disc and muscles degenerate without symptoms in apparently healthy subjects. This leads to poor posture and spinal degeneration”
-Parkkula J Spine Dis 1992

”Posture affects and moderates every physical and mental function in the body. Spinal pain, blood pressure, headaches, pulse, lung capacity, and mood are only a small portion of the body's functions that are most easily influenced by posture”
-Dr. Shealy, Shealy Institute

Dr. Schotzko says:
The spine and nervous system are two of the most important things in allowing your body to function properly and be healthy. Unfortunately, those are also the two most overlooked when determining how healthy a person is. Your spine has 2 roles, first, it holds you up against gravity and second, it houses and protects your brain stem and spinal cord. That spinal cord is responsible for the transmissions of messages from your brain to your body telling everything how to work properly. When the spine is healthy, it accomplishes both of those But when it becomes misaligned, instead of protecting your central nervous system, it damages it and will lower your ability to function as optimally as possible. The spine begins to interfere with the messages and all sorts of health concerns can arise depending on where the interference is. That's why regular check ups at the chiropractor are vital to ensure as optimal posture and health as possible.