Where do most guys put their wallets? That’s right — in their back pocket. Whether they wear jeans, dress pants, or shorts with pockets … that’s the natural spot for any wallet. We watched our dads and grandpas do the same thing, and we remain creatures of habit in that regard. But did you know sitting with a wallet in your back pocket all these years can hurt your spine?
It’s true, guys. Oh, it’s definitely true.
The Chiropractic Downer of Sitting on Your Wallet
As ‘natural” as it may be to slip your wallet into your back pocket, the reality is that doing so ultimately creates an uneven surface as you sit. Over time, your pelvis and spine will adapt to this unnatural seated position to stabilize and maintain balance. Also, you may develop a habit of shifting more of your weight to one side as you sit, even when you don’t have a wallet in your back pocket — simply because you are used to it. Consequently, everything will become out of whack.
If this imbalance is allowed to continue, you may begin to notice quite a few negative consequences:
Postural problems
A pinched sciatic nerve
An increase in lower back pain
Related pain in your shoulders and neck
Maybe sitting on your wallet or cell phone isn’t causing noticeable discomfort yet, but why risk it? If you already have underlying postural and spinal alignment issues — and let’s be honest, most of us do simply from enjoying daily life — consistently sitting in these ways for any length of time will likely worsen those dysfunctions and cause pain.
What Should You Do With Your Wallet?
It’s natural to carry your wallet in your back pocket. But men and women are learning that their billfold is equally as accessible in a front pocket or coat pocket instead. You could also trade your fat wallet for a slimmer version or even switch to a money clip. Both options are easier to slide into a front pocket or at least create a more level sitting surface if you insist on keeping them in your back pocket.
At Compassion Family Chiropractic, we rely on gentle and specific adjustments that correct the root issues of your pain and dysfunction throughout your entire spine. Making these gentle, specific, and consistent corrections to your spine results in progress every visit, adding up to better health outcomes in the long term. By staying on top of your spinal health, you can head off any small imbalances at the pass before they become more significant issues down the road.
We have had the blessing of seeing so many health transformations in our office — beyond the typical adjustment to resolve back and knee pain — and we hope you will be the next success story!
Call Compassion Family Chiropractic Today!!
At Compassion Family Chiropractic in Lewisville, TX, our goal is for you and your family to feel like a part of ours. On your first visit, you will be greeted by warm smiles and a whole team that is happy and willing to serve you. We aim to provide you with the most thorough and effective chiropractic care available while treating you with unparalleled service all along the way. We look forward to the opportunity to become your family’s home for chiropractic care in Lewisville!
Give us a call today at (469) 240-2322. To learn more about Dr. David Ravdin, click here.
