Proper posture is necessary for optimal physical function and to also avoid discomfort. Correct posture allows one to:

• Be naturally strong
• Minimize stress on the bones, joints, muscles and tissues
• Avoid injury and degeneration of bones

Improper posture can cause:

• Difficulty breathing
• Excess pressure on the organs
• Misalignment of the spine
• Pain due to impingement on the nerves

Postural Assessment uses a Posture Grid to compare your posture to "neutral posture". In neutral posture, a line will fall straight through the ears, shoulders, knees and ankles.

Many people have poor posture. This includes:

• Head and neck are forward
• Shoulders and back hunched
• One hip higher than the other
• Knees and ankles pointing in or out
• etc...

Once the posture is assessed, corrective exercises are recommended to:

• Strengthen weak muscles
• Relax tight muscles
• Realign the joints