Skip to main content
By



The Bowling Ball and the Pin:
How Poor Posture Causes Neck Pain


Bottom Line:
The average human head weighs about 8-10 pounds. Each day we all walk around with a bowling ball (our head) balancing on a pin (our neck). 

Driving a car, working on the computer, and using a tablet/phone all usually result in less than ideal posture.

With every inch our head learns forward an addition of 10 pounds of weight is added on our muscles, joints, tendons ligaments, discs and nerves etc. The more the head leans forward, the more the pin is under stress! Unfortunately, the neck is not designed to hold this extra weight and this is where the problem starts… As your head leans forward the shoulder start to roll with it causing stress in the shoulders, upper back and mid back. It is crazy how poor posture can lead to so many health problems!

How We Can Help:
Here at the AMI clinic in Bedford we see lots of patients complaining of neck pain that is a result of an anterior head carriage – the head leaning forward. Through chiropractic adjustments, postural correction, muscle/joint rehabilitation and lifestyle advice we can correct and balance that bowling ball on that pin.

 Book In Today
Visit the AMI Clinic in Bedford to get yourself checked and corrected!
Call us: 01234 307565

Other Socials

Labels:
Location: 17 Ampthill Rd, Bedford MK42 9JP, UK

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

By
Hey , If you’ve spent any time around me. Or read any of my emails. You’ll have heard me say 3 magic words… In fact, I don’t know for sure if I talk in my sleep. But if I do, I’ve got no doubt I’d be saying: “Lotion is motion.” If I was a spine-adjusting superhero, it would definitely be my catchphrase. But what does it actually mean? It's no secret that our bodies are designed to move. Yet, in a world increasingly inclined towards sedentary lifestyles, we often forget the power of motion.  But here are 5 reasons why integrating movement into your daily routine is critical to your health: #1. Boosts Mental Health Regular physical activity is a natural mood enhancer, helping to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. It's like nature's antidepressant - without the side effects . #2. Enhances Joint Health Movement helps maintain joint flexibility and can reduce pain and stiffness. If you’re focusing on improving your spinal health, regular motion will ensure that your bac...
Post a Comment
Read more

AMI Clinic Covid-19 Update

By
  AMI Clinic Covid-19 Update After reviewing our risk assessments, The AMI Clinic will continue to remain fully OPEN for business and there will be no further changes to our existing COVID-19 Policy from 19/07/2021. We have a duty of care to protect our staff, patients and the local community and so will continue to: • Screen our patients • Reduce patient numbers present at one time in the building • Maintain infection control measures • Maintain our face covering policy for all staff and patients • Wear PPE during treatment visits • Maintain social distancing where possible • Provide notices to inform • Do what we can to reduce the risk of transmission! We kindly ask our patients to continue to: • Update us with their Covid-19 status • Book appointments over the phone • Arrive at your appointment time • Arrive alone unless your require a chaperone i.e. under the age of 16 etc. • Arrive in a face covering • Sanitise your hands on arrival • Be respectful and mindful of others • Mai...
1 comment
Read more
By
Helping your way to health   This SURPRISING way to improve heart health (and more)     Although the promise of light mornings and warmer weather lies just around the corner, the dark, cold and wet weather at this time of year can leave us all feeling a bit downtrodden.     And while we often focus on the  physical  aspects of health -  especially here at our Chiropractic practic e - today I want to shine a light on something equally important:     The health benefits of altruism.     I.e. The selfless concern for the well-being of others.     But the benefits of kindness go beyond a warm fuzzy feeling. Here are  5 ways it can actually improve your health !     #1. Boosts Mental Wellbeing     Engaging in acts of kindness releases endorphins, the brain's natural mood lifters.     Increased levels of endorphins are proven to lead to reduced stress and ...
Read more