Postural & Spinal Assessments
Identifying the Source of Discomfort
Poor posture doesn’t just affect how you look—it can significantly impact how you feel and function.
At Living Chiropractic in Chelsea Heights, we provide thorough postural and spinal assessments to help uncover the hidden imbalances behind discomfort, stiffness, or recurring pain. These detailed assessments allow us to tailor care that supports long-term spinal health, improved mobility, and a better quality of life.
Why Postural & Spinal Assessments Matter
Most people don’t realise how much their posture influences their overall health. Whether you spend hours at a desk, carry children, or have a physically demanding job, these daily habits can create postural shifts that overload certain joints and muscles.
Common issues we identify include:
Forward head carriage (leading to neck pain and headaches)
Rounded shoulders or upper back stiffness
Pelvic tilt affecting walking or hip motion
Uneven weight-bearing through the feet, ankles or knees
These changes may be subtle at first—but over time they can cause chronic discomfort, fatigue, nerve irritation, and even impact the function of your organs due to altered spinal mechanics.
What Does a Postural & Spinal Assessment Involve?
Your chiropractor will take the time to:
✔ Assess your posture standing, sitting, and walking
✔ Examine range of motion in your spine and major joints
✔ Use hands-on palpation to detect muscle tension, joint restrictions, and spinal misalignments
✔ Perform neurological and orthopaedic testing if needed
✔ Take X-rays onsite (if clinically indicated) to gain a clear picture of the spine’s alignment and integrity
This comprehensive process ensures that any care provided is based on clear findings—not guesswork.
✳️ Note: Our on-site X-rays are bulk billed under Medicare, making diagnosis more accessible and affordable.
The Link Between Posture & Nervous System Function
Your spine protects the spinal cord, which is the main communication pathway between your brain and body. When posture is poor and spinal alignment is altered, it can affect this communication—leading to symptoms like:
Numbness or tingling in the limbs
Muscle weakness or fatigue
Referred pain (e.g., neck tension causing headaches)
At Living Chiropractic, our Gonstead-trained chiropractors focus on restoring spinal alignment to relieve pressure on the nervous system and promote better overall function.
What the Research Says
🧠 Haavik & Murphy (2012) found that spinal adjustments can influence sensorimotor integration in the brain—essentially improving the way your brain perceives and responds to body movement and posture.
📚 A 2017 study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine showed that correcting postural dysfunctions through chiropractic care significantly improved pain levels and functional outcomes in patients with chronic back and neck pain.
🧍 Kim et al. (2015) also found that postural training and spinal mobilisation reduced forward head posture and improved balance and cervical alignment in office workers.
These studies highlight that identifying and addressing postural issues can lead to measurable improvements in pain relief, balance, coordination, and long-term spinal health.
Chiropractic Care Backed by Assessment
Once we understand your unique postural patterns, we can develop a care plan that’s specific to your goals—whether that’s reducing discomfort, improving movement, or maintaining a strong, healthy spine.
Our Gonstead approach is precise, hands-on, and backed by decades of clinical evidence and patient success.
Book Your Assessment Today
If you’ve been feeling “off,” dealing with recurring stiffness, or simply want to understand how your posture could be affecting your health—we’re here to help.
📍 Serving Chelsea Heights, Bonbeach, Carrum, Mordialloc, and surrounding suburbs
📞 Call us on 03 9580 2282 or Book online to start your journey to better posture and spinal health.
