Good posture doesn’t only project confidence. By standing tall, we support our spinal health and quality of life. And, for those of us who spend a lot of time in the car, maintaining a good posture while we drive is vital.
To help you with your posture, posture screening, and musculoskeletal wellness, in Carrollton, GA, Dr. Pete Lazarnick offers a wealth of experience with natural chiropractic solutions.
What Is Your Posture?
In a nutshell, your posture is how you sit or stand to maintain your stability, balance, and weight distribution throughout your body comfortably.
When you are moving, how you hold your body is called your dynamic posture, and when you are standing or sitting still, it is called your static posture. By maintaining a good posture throughout the day, you can:
- Reduce, relieve, and prevent back, shoulder, and neck pain.
- Maintain or increase your flexibility.
- Breathe more fully and comfortably.
Real-Life Tips to Help You Maintain Your Posture While Driving
If we have a good posture when driving, we are more likely to stay alert and comfortable. There are several ways you can maintain a good posture.
The first is to position your body comfortably. Your hands should be at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel. Your knees should align with your hips, and you should not be straining to see past the steering wheel. This may require you to adjust the seat height or steering wheel position to avoid overreaching.
If you are taking trips where you will encounter traffic lights, take this opportunity to stretch your muscles while waiting for the lights to change. If you are taking long trips, you must stop every few hours to stretch your muscles.
How Chiropractic Can Help Improve Your Posture
Posture is not only keeping your spine straight; it’s an exercise involving muscles, tendons, joints, and more. Dr. Pete, serving Carrollton, GA, offers invaluable chiropractic care to support better posture, including spinal adjustments and manipulations, therapeutic exercises to strengthen your core, and preventative chiropractic treatments to optimize your spinal health.
Our Chiropractic Services
In addition to helping you better your postural health, we offer a range of chiropractic services that include:
- Chiropractic care for sports, auto, and personal injuries
- Laser therapy
- Spinal decompression therapy
- Cryotherapy
- Electrical stimulation therapy
- Therapeutic ultrasound
- Physical modalities
Contact Us
Working to improve your posture should be a snap with Dr. Pete serving Carrollton, GA. Call us today to book an appointment at 770 832 2226 so that we can help you optimize your posture while walking, sitting, or driving.