Posture is more than just good looks
Who knew that a little slouching could cause not only back, neck and shoulder pain, but a gamut of other detrimental health issues? Truth be told, poor posture is the result of more than just sitting desk bound all day, it is caused by stress and the repercussions extend beyond just the physical. The stresses of our demanding lifestyles are the main culprit even if we don’t feel stressed.
Thankfully, Dr. Lynelle Kerr at Innate on Club Street makes it easy for anyone to naturally improve and maintain their posture long term – and you don’t need to constantly remind yourself to sit up straight. Intrigued, we quizzed her about what causes poor posture (no, it’s not quite habitual), how deeply it affects us, and what we can do about it.
How does poor posture come about?
Stress, stress and more stress! When stress builds up in the body — whether caused by physical, emotional or intellectual factors — and reaches levels that the body cannot deal with, it affects not only our posture but our health and the way we think, act and behave. Stress puts pressure on the body, which forces it into ‘fight or flight’ mode, causing the shoulders to round and the neck to protrude forward. It remains in that position until the stress is released from the body. The release of the stored tension from the spinal cord improves the communication between the brain and the spine enabling the brain to function optimally, and for the body to be able to effortlessly restore good posture.
We can all sit up straight if we make a conscious effort to do so, but as soon as we stop thinking about it, we revert back to poor posture. What I do at Innate is to help clients switch off the stress response, even when they don’t feel stressed, and therefore enable them to maintain good posture effortlessly and in the long-term.
What are the side effects of poor posture?
Anxiety, back and shoulder pain, depression, insomnia, irritability, mood swings, headaches and poor performance are just some of the results of bad posture. It affects one’s whole life. When the body is in a permanently stressed state, it affects the way we think, act and behave.
Contrary to what most people think, good posture isn’t the main focus of what I do at Innate; it is the result of changing clients’ overall wellbeing and reducing the tension (whether physical, mental or intellectual) in their bodies. Taking the stress out of the nervous system enables the brain to function optimally and posture to restore itself naturally.
How is my posture maintained long-term?
Releasing the internal pulling tension from the body enables the body to straighten effortlessly as the stress levels in the body significantly reduce. The improved connection between the brain and the spine allows the brain to be aware of stored tension or misalignment, enabling the body to self-correct.
About Innate
Dr Lynelle Kerr, a qualified Doctor of Chiropractic, founded Innate in Singapore in 2000, and has since helped thousands advance their wellbeing, productivity, performance and quality of life.
With a firm belief that the body has its own innate healing properties, Dr Kerr uses light touches on specific points along the spine to help release spinal cord tension and ‘switch off’ the stress response. This frees the body and mind while significantly improving posture. Results are lasting and more global – new pathways develop in the brain that allows the client to better cope with stress and thrive under it.
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Innate, 58 Club Street, Singapore 069433, p. 6835 9538, e. info@innate.com.sg.
This article is sponsored by Innate Singapore.