Chiropractic Care and Posture: How to Improve Alignment and Reduce Pain

Are you struggling with back pain? Did you know that your posture might be contributing to your discomfort? Fortunately, chiropractic care and posture go hand in hand–and at Legacy Chiropractic, we’ll help you improve your spinal alignment for lasting pain relief!

Chiropractic care has long emphasized the role of the spine in overall health. Improper posture can weaken your core muscles and throw other joints out of alignment, forcing you to adapt unnatural movements that can lead to overuse injuries, which cause restricted mobility and pain.

To illustrate the role of chiropractic care and posture in reducing pain, let’s look at Nathan’s story.

A Case Study in Chiropractic Care and Improved Posture

Nathan visited our River Ridge, LA clinic complaining of a persistent ache in his lower back. He was in his early 40s and worked in sales for a large corporation, meaning he spent most of his time on video calls for clients worldwide.

First Steps: A Postural Assessment

We suspected Nathan’s back pain probably stemmed from his sedentary job, but we wanted to perform a comprehensive assessment before jumping to conclusions. We examined Nathan’s posture in various positions and movements: sitting, standing, and walking. In doing so, we noticed Nathan’s spinal alignment was off.

Next Up: Immediate Pain Relief

We knew we needed to help Nathan improve his overall spinal health if he wanted to resolve his pain. But before we dove in, we wanted to help Nathan with his immediate pain concerns. We started with a spinal adjustment to thrust his spine through its current range of motion, then used soft tissue manipulation, a manual therapy technique, to get the blood flowing to his back muscles.

Long-Term Relief: Postural Corrections

We wanted to help Nathan relieve his pain long-term and to do that, we needed to address the underlying cause of his discomfort. To do this, we developed a postural improvement program based on Nathan’s unique needs:

• We helped him find his spine’s natural alignment and taught him strategies to remain aware of it as he moved throughout his day.
• We developed strategies to minimize his time sitting in front of his computer, including regular breaks and taking some of his calls standing up.
• We guided him through a corrective exercise plan to strengthen his core, which supports and stabilizes his spine.

Chiropractic Care: A Tool for Lasting Relief

Although it took several weeks, Nathan’s hard work paid off. His improved postural awareness strengthened his back and helped relieve pressure on his spine, and his once-persistent pain faded.

At Legacy Chiropractic, our team of chiropractors wants to help you just as we helped Nathan! Ready to get started? Request an appointment at our River Ridge, LA clinic today.