POOR POSTURE
Posture as a Window Into the Nervous System
Posture isn’t just about how straight your back looks in the mirror — it’s a reflection of how your entire system is functioning. It shows how your body is managing gravity, stress, past injuries, and even your breathing patterns. People often try to "fix" their posture by forcing themselves upright, but that rarely lasts.
Why? Because posture is not just a position — it’s an output of your nervous system and musculoskeletal health.​ Whether you're dealing with chronic tension, fatigue, or recurring pain, your posture is offering important clues.
Why Postural Issues Happens
Poor posture is often a compensatory strategy, not a sign of laziness or weakness. The body adapts to what it experiences most often — and over time, these adaptations shape how we carry ourselves. Common causes include:
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Forward head posture from prolonged screen use
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Collapsed or rounded shoulders from poor shoulder mechanics
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Anterior pelvic tilt from weak glutes and tight hip flexors
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Breathing dysfunction causing chest lift and rib flare
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Previous injuries that lead to guarded or protective patterns
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Stress-based bracing (clenching, shallow breathing, frozen movement)
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Posture reveals the story of how your body is managing life — not just gravity.
Types of Postural Dysfunction
Dr. Marcin helps patients identify specific postural patterns that may be contributing to pain, fatigue, or movement limitations. These include:
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Tech neck and cervical spine compression
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Rounded shoulders and inhibited scapular support
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Excessive lumbar curve (hyperlordosis)
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Flat back posture from spinal rigidity or bracing
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Unbalanced gait and weight shifting
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Tension-driven postures from emotional or nervous system overload
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Each of these postural habits is an adaptive strategy — and each can be retrained through the right input.
How Chiropractic Care Addresses Posture
Correcting posture isn’t about forcing alignment — it’s about restoring the systems that create natural alignment. Dr. Marcin’s care includes:
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Spinal adjustments to improve mobility and alignment
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Breath and core training to rebuild internal support
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Movement pattern re-education for walking, sitting, standing, and lifting
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Postural awareness exercises to build body intelligence
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Lifestyle and ergonomics coaching tailored to your daily habits
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True posture correction happens when the body feels safe, supported, and strong — not when it’s forced into a rigid mold.
Dr. Marcin’s Perspective
Posture is the output of a well-integrated system. Dr. Marcin helps patients improve posture by restoring the body’s natural capacity for upright, fluid movement — not by chasing an ideal shape, but by supporting the systems that hold us up with ease.
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FAQ's
What are the most common causes of poor posture?
Poor posture is often caused by prolonged sitting, muscle imbalances, previous injuries, shallow breathing, and chronic stress. Over time, the body adapts to these patterns, making postural dysfunction harder to self-correct.
Can chiropractic care fix my posture?
Chiropractic care improves posture by restoring spinal alignment and joint mobility, which reduces tension and allows the body to move more efficiently. It’s most effective when combined with movement retraining and nervous system regulation.
How do I know if my posture is affecting my health?
Poor posture can lead to back or neck pain, shoulder tension, fatigue, headaches, and even breathing difficulties. If you notice symptoms worsening with sitting or standing, posture may be a root cause.
What is the best way to improve posture long-term?
Long-term posture correction requires more than just sitting up straight. It involves improving spinal mobility, strengthening deep stabilizing muscles, retraining breathing, and addressing the underlying nervous system patterns that shaped your posture in the first place.
Is it too late to fix my posture?
It’s never too late. While postural habits take time to change, the body remains adaptable with the right input. Chiropractic care, paired with functional movement and awareness training, can improve posture at any age.