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When looking at the spine from the side, you should see four distinct curves. Normal lordosis, or forward curves, should be present in the cervical and lumbar spine. Normal kyphosis or backward curves, should be present in the thoracic and sacral spine. When these slight curves are either too severe or too shallow, an individuals normal body functions and health will suffer.

Posture and Spine Health

Common posture problems include forward head posture, lumbar lordosis, and thoracic kyphosis. These poor postures can be linked to an improper curvature of the spine. The normal or ideal posture is where your head, neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles all line up, one on top of the other. This ideal posture comes from proper spinal curvature and it results in not only less spinal discomfort, but also better balance, more muscle stabilization, greater muscular strength, and better range of motion. 

While posture alone cannot determine subluxations or poor spinal curvature, it is important to note that when an individual has a normal or ideal posture, his or her body will function better than if it did not have ideal posture.

Health Problems Associated with Improper Spinal Curves 

Moving past posture’s relationship to spine health, we take a look at health problems that are associated with poor spinal curvature. While subluxations play a large role in nerve interference and resulting health problems, a lack of proper spinal curves can also directly affect an individual’s overall health.

  • Kyphosis of the mid-back (humpback) was strongly associated with lung disorders and breathing problems.
  • Kyphosis, overall, was linked to poor physical function and increased likelihood of pelvic organ prolapse.
  • Many midback compression fractures were associated with kyphosis.
  • A reduced lumbar lordosis was linked to increased back pain.

If you know you have poor posture, have been told you have problematic spinal curvature, or simply want to learn more about the importance of spinal curves and how you can improve yours, please call Augustine Chiropractic Wesley Chapel at 813-994-6008.

 

Dr. Brian Augustine of Augustine Chiropractic in Wesley Chapel, FL, has over 31 years of experience treating patients for their neck pain and other ailments through personalized chiropractic care treatments. The locally owned and operated chiropractic clinic offers both in-office treatments and at-home therapy regimens to help people recover and heal from auto injuries and other conditions. The staff is dedicated to providing alternative and therapeutic solutions for better overall health. Give them a call today at (813) 994-6008 to schedule an appointment or visit their website to learn more about their services!

 

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