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Normal,
neutral posture has been well established, as illustrated in figure 1.
AP View
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Head
Level
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Hips
Level
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Shoulders
Level
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Knees
Level
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Ankles
Level
Lateral
View
A
plumb line should pass through
By
far, the most common posture profile presented in a chiropractor’s
office is Forward Head Posture (FHP), carrying the head forward of the
center of the shoulder. A clinical study isn’t needed to confirm this,
simply look at your next 10 patients. An example of FHP is presented in
figure 2.
Object
A reflects a normal, neutral lateral posture.
Object
B demonstrates the classic FHP profile, with the red line representing the
amount of forward head travel.
Long-term
effects of FHP posture include
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Rounding
of the shoulders
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Inward
rotation of the arms
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Compressed
thoracic cavity
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Likelihood
on an increased lumbar lordosis
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Loss
of range of motion
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Increased
wear on the IVD, and other articular components
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Actual computer screen view of a posture screening. The numbers represent
the variance in this person from what is considered "normal"
posture. Doctor Amari can explain the stresses on the body and corrective
exercises.
This is the computer screen which shows the photos taken for a posture
screening. Non-invasive means no x-ray, keeping your clothes on, and
standing for two photos. The computer and Dr. Amari do the rest. These
show several points and variances in the person's posture.
This
screen view shows the degree of additional force on a person's neck from
poor posture. Also shown is the person's center of body gravity which can
result from many years of poor posture and habits. Whether it's too much
time in front of a computer screen hunched forward, improper sitting while
watching tv, or many other factors. Call Kenoza Chiropractic now to book
your personal posture screening.
