Monday, April 19, 2021

Hunching Over Your Desk? Our Tips to Sit Taller


Have you ever noticed how much your shoulders slump when you’re sitting at your desk?

Do you find yourself hunched over your smartphone or laptop during the day?

Poor posture affects so many of us, and a lot of us have given up on trying to correct the way
we sit. Did you know that poor posture can affect not only your physical health but your
emotional health too?

The main areas people see the effects of bad posture are:

- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Digestive issues
- Poor circulation
- Increases in stress

How can you fix poor posture? Find out more on our website.

Visit a Chiropractor in Ann Arbor for Help with Poor Posture

If you have poor posture because of pain in your neck, shoulders, or upper back, it could be a
sign of a larger, underlying problem. Seeing a chiropractor can help! A specific structural
chiropractor like Dr. Gessert can diagnose and correct the cause of your pain, not just the
symptoms, giving you longer lasting relief.

Contact Pivotal Chiropractic today for a complimentary consultation!

Friday, April 2, 2021

Be Mindful of Poor Posture


Rounded shoulders or a hunched stance may seem like they’re set in stone by the time we
reach a certain age, but even if your posture has been a problem for years, it’s possible to make
improvements!

There are a few things you can do at home or at the office to make sure you’re sitting upright.

The key is making tine to strengthen muscles in your upper back, core, and chest.

Some exercises that will help improve core strength include:

  • Planks (hold a push-up position while propped up on your elbows, or high plank – holding the position on your hands)
  • Sit-ups and crunches to tighten your abdominal muscles

Read more on our website!

Visit a Chiropractor in Ann Arbor for Help with Poor Posture

If you have poor posture because of pain in your neck, shoulders, or upper back, it could be a
sign of a larger, underlying problem. Seeing a chiropractor can help! A specific structural
chiropractor like Dr. Gessert can diagnose and correct the cause of your pain, not just the
symptoms, giving you longer lasting relief.

Contact Pivotal Chiropractic today for a complimentary consultation!