“Is a chiropractor or physical therapist better for bad posture?”
I have a bad posture and want to fix it. Is a chiropractor or physical therapist better for bad posture?
8 Answers
Dr. Ivan Edwards
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
San Antonio, TX, TX
A chiropractor and a physical therapist have unique approaches to treating posture issues. Both can get the job done.
But there are some differences you should keep in mind.
Generally, a chiropractor is much more well versed in spinal issues than he/she is in the intricacies of posture, mobility and gait. Similarly, a physical therapist is much more well versed in the issues of posture, mobility and gait than he/she is in the intricacies of the spine.
Short answer: a physical therapist would be better for bad posture if spinal issues are not central to the issue. You can also utilize the services of both if your spine is part of the problem in your bad posture.
But there are some differences you should keep in mind.
Generally, a chiropractor is much more well versed in spinal issues than he/she is in the intricacies of posture, mobility and gait. Similarly, a physical therapist is much more well versed in the issues of posture, mobility and gait than he/she is in the intricacies of the spine.
Short answer: a physical therapist would be better for bad posture if spinal issues are not central to the issue. You can also utilize the services of both if your spine is part of the problem in your bad posture.
They are both the same.
Both can help. However, I will say this. Getting hands-on therapy is great, but make sure you go somewhere that gives you exercises and educates you on what to do so then you can do it by yourself.
Physical therapy teaches posture correction exercises.
Depends on what's causing your bad posture, but Physical Therapy is recommended.
Well, I am not sure how a chiropractor is trained in issuing exercises to treat/correct postural deviations, but a physical therapist is specifically trained in this area and will evaluate you, check your strengths/weaknesses, and issue you your own personal home exercise program. They should also follow you up on it making sure you are doing it correctly and making some headway with the posture that you are trying to achieve. Determining these factors can prevent future injuries/pain.
Great question! Physical Therapists are wonderful and are usually brought involved in the case of an acute injury to help retrain the muscle-groups involved. Posture is usually a chronic issue that develops over a lifetime of habit and possibly traumas. These habits take a period of time to correct. It would be advised to visit a Chiropractor for posture.
They are both as good. One is more hands on and does manual work and the other is more focused with corrective exercises. Combination of both is ideal.
