Postural Alignment Therapy is based on the idea that our bodies are designed with a certain structure and function that we all share and if/when this structure and function is compromised it will lead to pain, injury, and limitations. Postural Alignment Therapy is founded on the Egoscue Method® by Pete Egoscue who describes the human body has having 8 major load joints (2 ankles, 2 knees, 2 hips, and 2 shoulders) that are designed to line up vertically and horizontally as seen in the images at left. These 8 joints form the support structure that give us strength, durability, balance, and great mobility allowing us to run, jump, twist, turn, and throw. When we lose the balanced and upright position of these joints we put ourselves at increased risk of injury, pain, and disability. Postural Alignment Therapy is designed to bring the joints, spine, and body back into alignment and perfect posture. When the body is restored to its design posture injuries heal, pain disappears, and health, mobility, and joy return.
There are many benefits of Postural Alignment Therapy that include:
These benefits are available to everyone who participates in Postural Alignment Therapy, but when and how each individual will experience these benefits will differ depending on the individual. The longer you practice Postural Alignment Therapy, the more benefits you will notice and experience as the effects of correcting posture and restoring function are cumulative.
There are many benefits of Postural Alignment Therapy that include:
- Decreased musculoskeletal pain
- Improved posture
- Decreased chance of injury
- Improved sports performance
- Better flexibility
- More energy
- Better balance
- Improved breathing
- Increased strength
- Heightened kinesthetic sense
- Improved digestion
- Improved mood
- Improved joint health
- Increased bone density
- Improved immune system function
- Improved core strength
- Decrease in physical limitations
- Increased self-esteem/self-confidence
- Feeling of getting younger not older
- Peace of mind
These benefits are available to everyone who participates in Postural Alignment Therapy, but when and how each individual will experience these benefits will differ depending on the individual. The longer you practice Postural Alignment Therapy, the more benefits you will notice and experience as the effects of correcting posture and restoring function are cumulative.
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