Book at your nearest clinic
Why posture problems keep building
Posture issues rarely show up overnight. They develop gradually, often without pain at first.
Most people sit, drive, and look at screens for hours each day. Over time, the body adapts to those positions. What starts as a comfortable slouch slowly becomes your new normal.
Pain usually shows up later — once joints stop moving properly, muscles are overloaded, and the nervous system becomes irritated.
That’s why posture-related problems often feel confusing. You didn’t “do anything”, but your body has been adapting for years.
Common posture & tech neck patterns we see
Although everyone’s posture looks a little different, most problems fall into a few clear patterns:
1. Forward head posture (tech neck)
The head drifts forward in front of the shoulders, increasing load through the neck and upper back.
2. Rounded shoulders and upper back stiffness
The chest collapses, the upper back stiffens, and shoulder muscles work overtime to hold posture.
3. Posture-related neck pain and headaches
Sustained screen use and sitting strain the upper neck joints, often triggering headaches or tension behind the eyes.
These patterns are mechanical and neurological — not a lack of willpower or discipline.
Why sitting and screens matter so much
Your head weighs roughly the same as a bowling ball.
When it sits balanced over your shoulders, that load is managed easily. As the head moves forward, the effective load on the neck increases dramatically.
Over time:
- Neck joints lose normal movement
- Muscles tighten just to hold your head up
- The upper back becomes stiff and rigid
- Nerve signalling becomes less efficient
This is why posture problems often show up as pain, fatigue, headaches, or reduced concentration — not just poor alignment.
What posture reminders can — and can’t — do
Posture reminders, ergonomic chairs, and standing desks can help.
They may:
- Reduce daily strain
- Improve awareness
- Support better habits
They do not:
- Restore lost spinal movement
- Reshape spinal curves on their own
- Reverse long-standing postural adaptation
That’s why many people “try to sit up straight” but can’t maintain it comfortably.
How we assess posture properly
At Aligned Chiro, posture assessment is about more than how you look standing still.
Our process typically includes:
1. Detailed history and examination
Understanding work habits, screen time, injuries, and symptom patterns.
2. Postural analysis
Identifying specific alignment patterns placing stress on your spine.
3. Nerve scans
Assessing how well your nervous system is adapting to load and posture.
4. X-rays (when clinically appropriate)
To assess spinal curves and structural changes that can’t be seen externally.
These give us objective baseline measurements to guide care.
How posture correction is guided
Recommendations are based on:
- What your assessments show
- Your goals and lifestyle
Care may include:
- Chiropractic adjustments to restore joint movement
- Corrective exercises to strengthen postural muscles
- Traction devices (such as a Denneroll) to help reshape spinal posture over time
- Lifestyle guidance to reduce the habits that keep reloading the problem
Progress is guided by reassessment — comparing results back to your original baseline.
The next step
The first step is understanding how your posture is affecting your spine and nervous system.
We explain what we find in plain English, outline clear options, and reassess progress along the way. If our approach isn’t right for you, there’s a full money-back guarantee.
Posture & Tech Neck — Common Questions
Free Training: Posture, Neck Pain & Headaches Explained
If posture or screen use seems to be driving your symptoms, this free training explains how posture affects your spine and nervous system — and what actually helps long term.