Postural Assessment

From the moment we are born, our musculoskeletal system is subjected to stress that, over time, causes imbalances from the subtle to the severe. Factors that may contribute to the decline of our posture include injuries, repetitive motion, trauma, and genetics. Even our personalities can affect our somatic makeup. One shoulder may be higher than the other, or one leg may be longer. We all have our own personal postural swerve.

Whatever our shape, there is inherently some “misshape” to it. Over time, this misshape forces us to compensate for the imbalance it causes. Unfortunately, this often leads to chronic pain, discomfort, and injury in the body. An active body tends to reinforce the stress by repeating the same activity, just as an inactive body will continue to grow weaker from disuse. Either way, instability follows. After completing a postural assessment, we’ll identifying your patterns so that you can learn to tailor simple postures, everyday movements, and exercise to compliment—not aggravate—your “swerve.”

Next step: Corrective Strategy