We want little brains and little bodies to be working so well that all a child has to do when they enter the classroom or playground is use their clever big thinking and doing brains to learn and play.
Having optimal postural strength is an important driver for children to be able to use their brain effectively for concentration, focus and engagement; which in turn leads to better learning and more easeful play.
When each area of the lower brain is functioning well it allows the higher, clever cortex to work optimally so a child can think and play well. This is what we want for your child as they continue during the schooling system this year and beyond!
Postural strength is the ability to hold ourselves upright against gravity. Our posture gets strong when the muscles around the spine, shoulders and hips activate properly and have good endurance.
Strong postural muscles start developing in the first year or two of life, beginning with lots of tummy time!
This is why we are so passionate about engaging with parents with babies with our Lift Off - Tummy Time Classes to ensure we are helping educate and teach parents on how to promote good postural strength in your children from birth!
Postural strength requires consistent firing of the postural muscles and this in turn leads to beautiful brain stimulation.
As the muscles continue to build strength, the neural pathways in the brain also thrive. This feedback system makes our posture strong and consistent. This is how we can have good posture, without having to think about it!
Some of the reasons can be a lack of tummy time, too much sedentary behaviour and decreased time in active play which all lead to a decrease in postural strength development.
It can be harder to concentrate, keep up with peers, stay motivated in movement activities and engagement in sport because a body with poorer posture takes a lot more energy to function.
It is just so busy trying to stay upright, that there isn’t enough in the tank to keep up with others.
They may be constantly leaning and slouching on things or holding their head up in their hand when sitting at a desk.
Parents often tell us they find their child often complains of tiredness when on family walks, bike or scooter rides or they completely avoid or resist physical activity. Poor posture may also lead to fuzzy thinking and difficulty concentrating and completing mental tasks in a timely manner.
As Chiropractors, our goal is to support your child to develop better postural strength because a healthy posture will help your child integrate into school with greater ease. Our Back To School Check-ups are a great way to see how your child's posture, school bag and shoes are all contributing to their postural health and development.
Here at Australian Children's Chiropractic Centre we are passionate about bringing health to the forefront of family living and helping you the parent to education and empower your children to be tomorrow’s health ambassador’s. We love helping soaring the community to new levels through our workshops and events!
If you have any questions about your child’s postural strength or development, we offer a free 15 minute phone consultation with me, Dr Amanda, to find out how you can support your child. Click on the button below to book one and see how we can support your child or your whole family.... Dont forget Mums and Dads need good posture strengh to!