Posture Program
Posture and Balance Specialists in Indianapolis IN
One of our primary focuses is enhancing our patients’ longevity by reversing the biological aging process. A critical component of this mission is improving posture, which plays a significant role in balance and fall prevention. Due to increased screen time, sedentary lifestyles, and long-distance driving, posture has generationally worsened. Alarmingly, we now observe posture-related diagnoses in children that were previously not seen until people reached their 30s or older.
Balance and Fall Prevention Programs
Our comprehensive program can be summed up in three categories: Balance, Alignment, and Motion. These pillars are essential for effective fall prevention.
Testing
We begin with a screening using a specialized program that assesses the alignment of all angles. This allows us to track posture shifts and improvements throughout the program.
Balance
Proper posture is foundational to maintaining balance. The saying “you are as strong as your weakest link” applies here. Poor posture typically results in poor balance, increasing the risk of falls. The body unconsciously shifts and relies on different muscles to maintain equilibrium. Some of these muscles aren’t strong enough for this dependency, while muscles that should be engaged weaken over time. Our balance and fall prevention programs aim to correct these imbalances, enhancing stability and reducing the likelihood of falls.
Alignment
Alignment goes hand in hand with our chiropractic care. Your posture over time determines whether you stay in proper alignment. We aim to address how you sit and perform daily activities to combat the acceleration of the biological aging process. By doing so, we help prevent recurrent issues and contribute to effective fall prevention.
Motion
The body often unconsciously shifts and uses different muscles to maintain balance, especially during activity. This compensation increases the risk of injury and falls when weaker muscles are stressed. Motion is crucial for connecting, controlling, and contracting the body’s components—including bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, discs, synovial fluid, and fascia. By guiding the body through controlled movements in a safe setting, we retrain it to use the intended muscles. This decreases the risk of tears, spasms, cramps, and falls when under stress. Implementing motion exercises alongside posture improvement provides a full range of effective practices for muscle utilization and fall prevention.
Our goal is not just to correct posture but to enhance overall balance and prevent falls, contributing to a healthier, more active lifestyle. If you’re interested in our balance and fall prevention programs, contact our Indianapolis office to schedule a screening.