help with posture

[Gr8bowler 43]

Hello,

I am just about 2 months after surgery and everything could not be going better. I noticed from pictures and family that my posture is off, kinda slumped over from bearing all the weight. I started all this at 335 and I am now down to 270lbs. Would going to the chiropractor help this issue along with the weight training from the gym? Thanks ahead for any advice and tips.

Wayne

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

If you have been overweight for some time the extra weight may have affected your posture. A general consult with a good chiropractor can't hurt. They should take initial xrays and discuss with you anything they see. Use your judgement if you think they have validity and can help.

Also look to see if your posture has improved so far or if it is staying the same. Hope that helps! Good luck and congrats on the loss so far!

[ridingrae 61]

I noticed I'm slouching more. I think the surgery affects your stomach muscles and/or core and you have to work at standing tall. I just try to pay attention to it and straighten up!

[tracywag 27]

I've started a core conditioning class at the Y. It has made a big difference in how I sit, comfort riding a bike, walking.... everything. My core muscles were not strong enough to hold my big body comfortably. One of the first things I noticed as the weight started to drop was my tailbone hurting. Sitting up straight stopped that pain, and it only happened as I built the muscle to sit properly.

[jaxmom1974 53]

They make posture belt/braces too.