Posture Correction

Poor posture is a very common cause for chronic body aches. In some cases, it can even cause severe, debilitating pain and dysfunction. Essentially, posture refers to the position of your body and the relationship between your head, trunk and limbs. When you move, your posture changes. When the body is not properly aligned, it is not supported properly, and injuries and deformity can occur. With posture correction treatment and physical therapy for posture from Denver Physical Medicine & Rehab, pain caused by poor posture can be alleviated.

Poor posture can be attributed to two primary categories: structural and positional causes.

Structural Causes:

These involve anatomical issues that affect posture. Common structural causes include:

• Leg length discrepancies
• Foot and ankle deformities
• Spinal abnormalities

Positional Causes

Positional factors are more related to habits, external influences, and health conditions. These include:

• Poor posture habits over time
• Degenerative processes that naturally occur with aging
• Excess weight, which puts additional strain on the body
• Muscle weakness and imbalances
• Psychological factors such as low self-esteem, which can influence posture
• Over-reliance on non-ergonomic furniture that doesn’t support the body correctly
• Loss of proprioception (the ability to sense the position of your body)
• Pain and muscle spasms that restrict proper movement
• Respiratory conditions affecting chest expansion and body alignment
• Joint conditions such as hypomobility (restricted movement) or hypermobility (excessive movement)

Addressing these causes through targeted treatments and corrective measures can greatly improve posture and overall well-being.

Before your bad posture can be effectively treated, we need to determine the cause and perform a through examination. We will observe your posture as you sit and move about and check your spinal alignment. We may also perform flexibility and other diagnostic tests.

To correct your posture, we will employ a number of techniques which will be determined based on the outcome of your examination. We combine a number of techniques, such as Pettibon technique, Schroth method, Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis, Chiropractic Biophysics, CLEAR Scoliosis Institute and physical therapy Denver, to create a comprehensive treatment plan designed to treat the source of the problem to improve your posture. We may also recommend things like custom orthotics, massage and strengthening exercises to correct postural problems.

To learn more about Denver posture correction or to schedule your free initial consultation, contact Denver Physical Medicine & Rehab today.