How Poor Posture Can Affect Your Overall Health
We often hear how our posture causes neck and back pain. However, it affects us in many ways beyond our bone health. Our posture can trigger stress responses within our body, making it difficult for our nervous system to adapt by affecting our hormone production. This includes neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. They play an essential role in regulating our MOOD, MOTIVATION and overall emotional health.
Here is a breakdown of how poor posture can affect your dopamine:
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Poorly Aligned Joints → Joint Degeneration
Poor alignment can result in joint degeneration, particularly in cases of osteoarthritis. -
Joint Degeneration → Increase in Inflammation:
Degeneration of joints can cause chronic inflammation, damaging cartilage, bones, tendons, or ligaments, leading to symptoms like pain, swelling, and stiffness.
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Inflammation → Increase in Cortisol:
Cortisol is released in response to inflammation to help control it, though chronic inflammation can lead to elevated cortisol levels over time.
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Increase in Cortisol → Decrease in Dopamine:
Elevated levels of cortisol, especially during chronic high stress, can cause a decrease in dopamine (and serotonin) levels.
It is essential to see a neurologically based chiropractor for overall wellness care. Don’t wait until pain is there to care for your body. Then you are only focusing on what 10% of your body is telling you!
We assess each patient’s nervous system adaptability during their first visit in our office to provide the best possible care for your body. To schedule an appointment, call us at 571-549-6555.
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