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Posture
Your posture is telling you something.
Posture isn't about standing to attention. It's how your body carries load all day, and a forward head and rounded shoulders put real strain on the neck and back.
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Sound familiar?
What it often feels like.
- Head sitting forward of your shoulders
- Rounded shoulders and a stiff upper back
- Neck and back ache by the end of the day
- Someone keeps telling you to "sit up straight"
- You can see it in photos
Common causes
Where it often comes from.
- Hours at desks, laptops and phones
- Weak postural muscles and tight chest muscles
- Old injuries and how you've adapted to them
- Work that keeps you bent or twisted
- Foot and leg mechanics
Often it's a mix. Finding your mix is what your first appointment is for.
How we find out
Before we touch anything, we check.
- 01Your storyWhere it hurts, how it started, what makes it better or worse, and the old accidents and injuries.
- 02A thorough checkChiropractic, orthopaedic and neurological testing: movement, joints, muscles, reflexes, sensation and strength.
- 03Posture picturesDigital posture pictures from the front and side, so you can see what we see.
- 04AnswersX-rays only if your check points to them, then a report of findings in plain English, before care starts.
What care involves
A plan you understand, built around you.
Your new patient appointment includes digital posture pictures from the front and side, so you can see what we see. We'll compare them as your care progresses.
Care may include adjustments to the spine, exercises from our posture library, foot scans if your feet are part of the picture, and practical changes to your desk and day.
If we can't help, we'll tell you. No runaround, and no being kept on the books for the sake of it.
In the meantime
Three things you can do today.
The best posture is the next one. Change position every 30 minutes.
Bring your screen to eye level so your head stays over your shoulders.
Our posture exercise videos are a good place to start.
General information only. Your chiropractor will tailor advice to you at your appointment.
How it works
Three steps. No guesswork.
- 1TodayBook online or callPick a time online in about a minute, or call 03 9787 8518. No referral needed.
- 2DiscoveryNew patient appointmentWe find out what's wrong and whether we can help: your story, posture pictures, and a thorough check of your spine and nerves.
- 3You get answersReport of findings appointmentWhat we found, in plain English, and what we'd do about it. If we can help and you haven't already had your first adjustment, today's the day.
What people say
Don't take our word for it.
2025 WinnerQuality Business Awards: Best Chiropractor in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula"I cannot speak highly enough of the staff here … Dr Ben was so patient and answered all my questions without rushing me out the door … the clinic itself is just beautiful and welcoming."
"Such a friendly practice … [Dr Ryan] is fantastic at making you feel comfortable."
"It's rare to find a place that takes this much time to go over your history … the whole team makes you feel right at home."
Excerpts from Google reviews, about people's experience of the clinic. They are not claims about results, which vary from person to person. Read all 262 reviews on Google →
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- 30–40 minutes with Dr Ryan Tan or Dr Ben Carvosso
- Your story and health history, start to finish
- Digital posture pictures, so you can see it for yourself
- A thorough chiropractic, orthopaedic and neurological check
- Foot scans, if you need them
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Can posture really be improved as an adult?
Posture responds to how you move and load your body. With the right exercises and habits, most people can make meaningful changes.
What are posture pictures?
Digital photos from the front and side, with markers, so you can see how your head, shoulders and hips line up.
Do I need a posture brace?
Braces can remind you, but they don't build strength. We focus on exercise and habits.
More than a sore spot
Your spine talks to your brain.
The muscles around every vertebra are packed with sensors that tell your brain where your body is and how it's moving. When a joint stops moving well, that conversation breaks down, and pain is one of the signals. That's why we check your spine and nerves, not just where it hurts.
Posture is your brain's best guess about where your body is. In adults over 65, 12 weeks of chiropractic care improved ankle position sense and multisensory integration compared with a control group. It's one trial, but it shows posture and body awareness run through the nervous system.
Related
Often seen alongside posture.
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