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The Effects of Bad Posture

February 24, 2017

Bad posture may seem innocent enough, but it has many side effects that you need to be aware of.

Posture is one of those things that most of us don’t think twice about until someone brings attention to the fact that we are slouching. However, as your source for chiropractic care in Santa Fe, we understand how truly important posture is for your health, and that’s why, in our last blog, we debunked a few of the most common myths about posture. Now that you know the truth about posture, it’s time to learn about the side effects associated with it.

#1. Bad posture contributes to a negative mood.

As we learned in our last blog, bad posture doesn’t necessarily have to do with if you are sitting straight up or slouching; good posture is all about movement. If you are sitting all day without moving, that’s bad posture, and people who sit for seven or more hours a day have a much higher risk of developing depression.

#2. Bad posture hinders digestion.

Do you feel like you are constantly experiencing constipation, discomfort and other digestion issues? If so, your posture could be to blame. When you sit all day, it compresses your digestive organs and prevents them from functioning properly.

#3. Bad posture creates stress.

When your body is compressed for a long period of time, it affects your breathing, which also affects your nervous system. In order to compensate for this compression, your heart and lungs have to work harder, creating stress in the body.

These are just a few of the many side effects of bad posture. Posture is important for so many reasons, and in our next blog, our chiropractor in Santa Fe will be going over a few tips on how to maintain better posture throughout the day. Stay tuned for our next blog to learn more!

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