Postural Alignment Therapy

What is Postural Alignment Therapy?

Postural alignment therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on improving the alignment of the body, with the goal of reducing pain, improving function, and enhancing overall health and well-being.

Postural alignment therapy may involve a variety of techniques, including manual therapy (such as massage and joint mobilization), stretches, and exercises. The therapist will typically assess the individual's posture and identify any imbalances or misalignments, and then use the appropriate techniques to help correct these imbalances.

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How can Postural Alignment Therapy help?

The foundation of human posture is shaped through our daily interaction with our environment. Many patterns develop in early childhood as the infant begins to explore the world, learning to crawl, stand and walk.

There is no one-size-fits-all. Your individual optimal posture will efficiently distribute body mass in a way that minimizes structural wear and tear.

In order to keep us going, our body’s innate intelligence develops compensatory mechanisms, which over time can lead to injury to the spine or joints.

Postural alignment therapy retrains your body to find and maintain optimal alignment, for efficient pain-free movement. Developing this awareness and training the nervous system to a new pattern will help any soft tissue mobilizations hold longer.

Common Concerns that are addressed with Postural Alginment Therapy:

  • Lower Back Pain, Sciatica, Herniated Disc, Pinched Nerve, Bulging Disc, Spinal Stenosis

  • Upper Back Pain, Migraines and Other Headaches, Scoliosis, Stiff Neck, TMJ

  • Hip problems, Degenerative Joint Pain, Bursitis, Tendonitis

  • Osteoarthritis, Foot and Knee Pain, Foot and Heel Pain, Plantar Fasciitis

  • Shoulder Pain, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

How it Works

The process starts with a thorough assessment of posture and discrepancies. A tailored list of exercises, accompanied by specific guidance, is then created to address these imbalances. As the exercises are performed and posture improves, periodic evaluations are conducted to adjust the exercises as needed to sustain progress.

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If you are experiencing musculoskeletal issues or are looking to improve your overall musculoskeletal health, consider seeking our postural restoration specialist at Los Alamos Integrative Health Center.

Call to book at appointment 505-396-4030.