POSTURE CORRECTION

At House of Chiropractic, every patient receives regular posture assessments as part of their care.

We use both digital and manual analysis for all new patients and throughout their care programs.

Imagine if everyone in Albury stood taller, moved more freely, and carried themselves with confidence — we’d be one good-looking bunch!

Your head weighs about as much as a bowling ball — so when it’s carried forward out of alignment, it puts enormous strain on your neck and upper back.

This can lead to:

• Muscle fatigue and neck ache

• Disc compression and arthritis

• Tension headaches

• Permanent postural changes (called deformation)

If these changes have already occurred, correction takes time — but it is possible.

That “hunchback” appearance some people develop with age isn’t normal — it’s a sign the spine is failing and deteriorating. This is called hyperkyphosis. The earlier it’s assessed and corrected, the better the outcomes.

You can make small daily changes to reduce the effects of poor posture:

• Move regularly – break up any position every 20–30 minutes

• Avoid prolonged forward head posture (e.g. at a computer or phone)

• Change twisted positions (like on a forklift or repetitive job task)

• Reduce tilted postures (like cradling the phone or leaning to one side)

Poor posture can also be a sign of deeper structural issues, like scoliosis — which we can assess for.