Sign #1 Poor Posture
Poor posture is more common than most people realize. It may result from incorrect positions during work, sleep,exercise, and anything else that puts you in static position for an extended period of time. What we see most often is forward head posture(see our previous article on Solutions To Forward Head Posture), uneven shoulders or uneven hips associated with scoliosis. Many health disorders are linked to poor posture. A posture assessment performed by a chiropractor is the best way to determine if you need posture correction.
Sign #2 Limitations in Movement
The spine is made up of 24 movable bones called vertebrae. Each one of these bones contribute to movements such as bending and twisting. Any incorrect alignment of one or more of these vertebrae will present as a loss of movement.
Sign #3 Muscle Spasms/ Muscle Tightness
Any potential interference to nerve function is countered by your body’s compensational systems: meaning, if your spine misaligns or curves too much or too little, your muscles tighten and go into spasm in order to lesson and prevent further nerve-interfering distortions. Think of the bracing effects of your muscles as a cast or splint. Tight muscles after certain activity (gardening, exercise, prolonged sitting, etc.) should recover in a day or two. If the tightness or spasm is severe or lasts beyond a few days, chances are you have a more serious underlying problem. This is the time to act and see a doctor of chiropractic.
Sign #4 Pain/ Numbness
One function of nerves is to transmit sensation signals to the brain. Pain or numbness is an outward sign that something is wrong. This scenario of ignoring persistent pain or numbness allows the problem to worsen. Keep in mind, the absence of pain, especially when drugged up, does not mean the problem no longer exists. What would have been a simple fix a few months ago is now a complex problem requiring more care, potential loss of work, and far greater suffering. When pain hits (even when minor) and persists, please see a chiropractor right away to relieve pressure on nerves. Pain often is the last sign that you need chiropractic care.
Sign #5 Weakness
As one of the more serious warning signs, weakness signifies many possible underlying issues. It can stem from pressure on a nerve supplying a muscle. Any prolonged sign of weakness (especially of one side or region of your body) lasting more than just a few days warrants immediate chiropractic evaluation.
**Numbness pain or weakness can often show up in the arms or legs.
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