Posture is experiencing a surge in interest within healthcare, not just for its long-recognized role in musculoskeletal health but also for its potential links to longevity and even cognitive brain function. While researchers explore these connections, clinicians are witnessing the detrimental effects of poor posture on pain, degeneration, and movement. Posture, our body's way of maintaining balance, is largely an automatic process influenced by various factors, with ideal posture requiring minimal energy and proper spinal alignment.

Poor posture often stems from sedentary lifestyles and the repetitive positions adopted when using electronic devices. Interestingly, common aids like braces and reminders often fail because posture is a subconscious activity. The article highlights the critical role of the feet as our primary interface with the ground, providing essential sensory information that influences postural muscles. Asymmetrical foundations in the feet, common in most people, can lead to compensatory muscle recruitment and inefficient movement patterns. Custom orthotics can address these imbalances, stimulating foot receptors to improve muscle activation and create a neurological basis for better posture and gait. Without this foundation, exercises may be less effective. The article suggests that chiropractors are well-positioned to guide patients towards lasting, neurologically-driven improvements in posture.