Posture and the Brain

There is some evidence to suggest that improving posture may have a positive effect on brain function. Research studies have shown that sitting or standing in a slouched or hunched posture for extended periods of time can lead to decreased blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain, which can impair cognitive function.Which brings to show that maintaining an upright posture can improve blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain, which can enhance cognitive function. A study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology including the CEU study that I undertook from the American Posture Institute in Postural Neurology, Posture pediatrics, Posture Ergonomics and Posture Expert certification also cited a study that showed that participants (in this study) who sat up straight reported feeling more positive and confident than those who slouched. (Much like the philosophy, of how the manifestation of the internal states reflects outwardly)

But however, it is important to note that the relationship between posture and brain function is complex and not fully understood as a whole, AND as such it is not to be viewed in a linearly fashion, Improving posture alone may not be sufficient to improve brain function, and other factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep also play important roles. Which is why any structural correction for the purposes of improving brain function has to come with Supplementation.  

Overall, while there is some evidence to suggest that improving posture may have a positive effect on brain function, further research is needed to fully understand this relationship.

When an injury becomes chronic, the sensory information from that part of the body may be consistently reduced or altered resulting to gradual reorganization of the somatotopic map, This blurring of the map leads to a phenomenon known as "smudging," where the boundaries between adjacent body parts become less clear.
The brain is capable of some degree of plasticity, which means that this somatotopic map can be reorganized to some extent even in response to chronic injuries. However, this plasticity may come at a cost, as it can lead to maladaptive changes in brain function that perpetuate chronic pain or other symptoms and also negative change in terms of body mechanics. Which is why treatment on time is very important.

Hopefully this whole lot of information can help patients understand the derived benefits of Manipulation therapy and postural correction under an osteopath to helps eradicate the common misconception that treatment like these is only superficial and replicable without intensive training background.   

Injury -> Chronic Pain -> Compensation -> Altered Function -> change in body mechanics -> In efficiency or lacking of productiveness -> Anger  (Cycle repeats itself)