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Shrimp Posture: What It Is, Why Singaporeans Are Getting It, and How to Fix It

Shrimp posture comparison showing poor rounded posture vs good straight posture in Singapore
You have probably seen it on the MRT, in coffee shops, and at the office — someone hunched deeply over their phone or laptop, chin jutting forward, shoulders rounded, spine curved like a question mark. In Singapore and around the world, this posture has earned a name: shrimp posture. It may sound harmless, or even amusing. But if you hold this position for hours every day — and most of us do — th...
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Online advice for back pain and posture

By Dr Kelvin Ng | Family Health Chiropractic Singapore There is no shortage of advice online for back pain and posture issues. Scroll through social media for five minutes and you will find: ✴️ "Do this stretch for instant relief" ✴️ "Fix your posture in 5 minutes" ✴️ "Relieve pain overnight" While some of these can be helpful, they often oversimplify a more complex issue. In...
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May is International Posture Month

Posture Singapore awareness is celebrated every May during International Posture Month — a global initiative to highlight the impact of poor posture on health and quality of life. At Family Health Chiropractic, we believe that good posture is not just about looking confident; it is fundamental to your spinal health, nervous system function, and long-term well-being. Why Posture Singapore Matte...
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Partners

Ergonomic mattress Singapore chiropractic — Family Health Chiropractic Clinic is pleased to share our trusted network of partners for ergonomic pillows, mattresses and furniture in Singapore. These vendors have been personally vetted and recommended by our chiropractors, Dr. Kelvin Ng and Dr. Ashley Liew, to support optimal spinal alignment during sleep and rest. As a patient of Family Health Chi...
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Posture Exercise Program

Our posture exercise program Singapore is a comprehensive rehabilitation programme conducted by Dr Kelvin Ng (Doctor of Chiropractic, USA), a Certified Posture Exercise Professional. This unique posture exercise program Singapore combines passive therapies with active strategies to address the root causes of poor posture, imbalance, and spinal dysfunction — empowering you to take lasting control ...
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No more “no pain, no gain”: protect your sustainability in sport 

Sports injury prevention Singapore — if you are an athlete or recreational sports enthusiast, understanding when to push through discomfort and when to stop is one of the most critical skills for long-term performance and health. At Family Health Chiropractic, we work with athletes of all levels and help them develop sustainable training habits that protect their bodies for the long run. This art...
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Are You Sitting Yourself to Death?

Sitting disease Singapore — the health consequences of prolonged sedentary behaviour — is increasingly recognised as one of the most serious threats to modern health. If you sit for 8–12 hours a day at a desk, in your car, or on the couch, you may be unknowingly accelerating the deterioration of your spine, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being. How a Sedentary Lifestyle is Causing Chr...
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Does your child belong to the Generation C?

Forward head posture Singapore in children has reached epidemic proportions. Does your child belong to “Generation C” — the Tech Neck Generation? A 2021 study by Chandoliya et al found that 73% of school-aged children have forward head posture, and 36% have severe head posture. If your child spends hours on a smartphone, tablet, or computer, their spine may already be developing in a concerning d...
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Safe and Gentle Pediatric Chiropractic

Children chiropractic Singapore — safe, gentle spinal care for your child from birth through adolescence. At Family Health Chiropractic, Dr Ashley Liew and Dr Kelvin Ng provide specialised children chiropractic Singapore care that is tailored to the developing spine and nervous system. Many parents are surprised to discover how early chiropractic assessment can benefit their child’s long-term pos...
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My sister’s chiropractic experience

Chiropractic testimonial Singapore — Dr. Kelvin Ng, clinic director at Family Health Chiropractic, shares a personal chiropractic testimonial about his sister's experience with chiropractic care during pregnancy. As a chiropractor himself, Dr. Ng walks the talk by ensuring his own family receives regular chiropractic check-ups at their clinic in Somerset, Singapore. Some say family members can ...
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