Step 1 · Quick Safety Check
Let's make sure it's safe to check yourself
Before we look at your posture, we need to make sure none of these serious symptoms are present. Answer honestly — a "Yes" doesn't mean something bad, just that a doctor should look first.
Numbness, tingling or weakness shooting down your arms or legs, or dropping things a lot?
Trouble walking straight, or losing control of your bladder/bowels, or numbness in the groin area?
A sudden, worst-ever headache, blackouts, spinning dizziness, or trouble swallowing?
A recent bad fall, car crash, or hard hit to your back or neck?
Unexplained weight loss, night sweats, or pain that won't go away even when resting?
Do you have osteoporosis, a history of cancer, or a fever right now?