How to Tell If I Have Proper or Poor Spinal Alignment

Could you have a misaligned spine? What are the symptoms of a misaligned spine? What can you do to correct it?

You might have asked yourself these questions after experiencing occasional or lingering backaches. But other than discomfort, spinal misalignment can cause various health problems. Most often, the effects of spinal misalignment develop so gradually that most people do not take the effects seriously. They can continue living out their lives normally, accepting the changes as normal. But you do not have to live with discomfort from spinal misalignment. You can quickly resolve it.

Spinal Misalignment, What Is It?

Although spinal misalignment can cause various health problems, it is not a fatal condition. However, a straight spine is essential for protecting the central nervous system. It is also responsible for the musculoskeletal system's stable support and keeping you upright. When the spine is in proper alignment, it allows the body to be strong and helps with appropriate fluid mobility.

On the other hand, a spinal misalignment compromises the central nervous system. It can lead to various health problems. While you cannot see whether your spine is misaligned, you can feel the impact. Here are some of the significant signs of spinal misalignment.

• Persistent Back Pain, Headaches, or Joint Pain

If your C1 and C2 vertebrae are misaligned, you will suffer from back pain, joint pain, and headaches. This is the foremost reason that people visit a chiropractor. Chiropractic care easily eliminates back pain, joint pain, and headaches. You do not have to live with them or spend a lot of money on painkillers. A simple spinal realignment can put most of these symptoms to rest.

• Uneven Wearing Out of Shoe Heels

If you have a misaligned pelvis, the heels of your shoes—regardless of how expensive—will wear out unevenly. A misaligned pelvis causes your feet to hit the ground at different angles. You can see a chiropractor and, through adjustments, they can realign your pelvis to the correct position.

• Your Joints, Neck, and Back Crack Often

There is a common misconception that cracking your back realigns your joints, which is far from the truth. As much as chiropractic care results in joint cracking, the approach is novel and sophisticated. It works to move the joints over more extended and more significant directions than simple cracking.

Exercises to Realign Your Spine

Stretch and Walk

One of the reasons you can get a misaligned spine is prolonged sitting. You can combat this by taking breaks to stretch and walk before you start working, during lunch hour, and in the evening.

Plank

The plank is one exercise that chiropractors and physical therapists recommend. It strengthens the core muscles in the torso and the back. These muscles take the pressure off the spine and help you stay upright.

Cat-cow Pose

The cat-cow pose effectively relieves pressure from the shoulders and lower back. 

For more on proper or poor spinal alignment, visit Back and Neck Pain Centers Chiropractic at our offices in Seattle, Bellevue, or Tukwila, Washington. You can also call (206) 233-0818, (206) 772-0088, (425) 649-9335, or (425) 243-1200 to book an appointment today.