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Is Your Posture Balanced? What The 'Bilateral Weight Scales Test' Can Reveal About Your Alignment!

Published April 2nd, 2025 by Camarata Chiropractic

When it comes to posture, pain, and performance, the body doesn’t lie. One of the simplest yet most powerful tools we use at Camarata Chiropractic to assess your alignment is the bilateral weight scale test. This quick test reveals how well your body is balanced—and whether your posture may be contributing to pain, poor movement, or even risk of injury.

What Are Bilateral Weight Scales?

Bilateral weight scales are two separate scales placed side by side—one for each foot. When a person stands on them evenly, the weight distribution should be close to equal between the left and right sides. This test gives us an immediate picture of how your body is loading weight, which reflects the alignment of your spine, pelvis, hips, knees, and feet.

If one side is heavier than the other, even by a few pounds, that means your body is compensating due to misalignment. Over time, this uneven weight distribution can create muscle imbalances, joint strain, and nerve tension that affect the way you feel and function.

What Causes Uneven Weight Distribution?

Several factors can throw your posture and alignment off balance:

  • Pelvic misalignment or rotation

  • Spinal subluxations

  • Structural or functional leg length discrepancies

  • Muscle tightness or weakness in the hips, back, or legs

  • Poor foot biomechanics or collapsed arches

  • Prolonged poor posture from sitting, technology use, or one-sided activities


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