Your Mother Was Right: Sit Up Straight!
Nobody ever intends to slouch. But the truth is, you probably do from time to time and slouching actually impacts your overall health. While it doesn’t seem like something that’s too difficult to do, some people struggle mightily with maintaining proper posture. People come into our Irvine chiropractic offices all the time with the sure signs of slouching! My Next Level Wellness counterparts and I are going to help you put an end to your poor posture!
I often say, “this seems like a no-brainer…”, But I’m going to tell you – this is a no-brainer! Half of the battle in correcting poor posture is to become aware of how you carry yourself! Here are 4 slam-dunk ways to get you back back in business!
Sit Against You Chair’s Back
Let’s get the easiest, most obvious one out of the way! Stop sitting on the edge of your seat. Stop sitting in the middle of your seat. Sit all the way back in your seat. No more hunching, no more leaning, hopefully no more pain.
Plant Your Feet
It doesn’t matter if you’re sitting or standing. Keep the soles of your feet planted! This helps prevent the constant shifting of weight from one side to the other, creating an imbalance. If you’ve ever wondered how your body lost its alignment, this is your answer!
Turn Your Palms Upward
This sounds a little bit odd, but if you can get the hang of it, your body will thank you. When you are standing, point your thumbs away from your body with your palms facing upward. It will feel awkward at first, but I promise you, this minor adjustment helps keep your shoulder blades pulled back and your chest open.
Stop By Next Level Wellness
Our chiropractic team of wellness doctors, Vasili Gatsinaris, James Kim, and Adam Abulghualya specialize in chiropractic and wellness care. Our Irvine chiropractic office is located near John Wayne Airport, convenient for people living in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Santa Ana and other surrounding Orange County communities.
Let our Orange County chiropractic team make a plan and treat your injury so that you are not restricted from your active lifestyle. To learn more about our variety of services or to schedule an appointment, take advantage of our Facebook new patient special and contact us or call 949-263-9003 today.