Category Archives: Posture

What is a normal spine?

A basic understanding of a normal spine is important if you want to achieve one.  There are curves that should be in the spine.  These are seen from the side.  They are labeled primary and secondary curves.  The primary curves are formed in the uterus.  A baby spine is curved by the shape of the [...]

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What is Scoliosis?

Specifically, what is “idiopathic” scoliosis.  The most common variety.  My information comes from the book, “Idiopathic” Scoliosis: Cause Prevention Control Reduction Correction & Analysis Through Chiropractic Methods, Vol. III, by F. H. Barge.  I will be using the expanded 2nd edition, 1996.  It is meant to be a text for doctors of chiropractic, but there [...]

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How bad is BAD posture?

We were all told as children to sit up straight right?  As annoying as it was, it was good advice.  Postural changes from bad habits can cause health problems.  Forward head posture is one of the leading causes of pain in the neck and shoulders.  Chronic pain syndromes like headaches, TMJ, fibromyalgia and arthritis can [...]

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