Is Your Posture Causing You Pain? We Can Help!
What is posture? And how does it affect us?
Simply put, posture is the position in which someone holds their body. Typically, when it is good, it is described as sitting or standing upright without slumping the shoulders or arching the back. Having and maintaining good posture takes practice and effort, but when it is bad it can negatively affect your daily life in many ways. Read below to see what can come from incorrect posture and how you can correct it.
Common issues associated with it:
- Headaches: poor posture causes stress on the body which can manifest in headaches for some people
- Neck pain: Sitting or standing in a slumped position puts strain on the neck musculature and can result in dull or sharp pain depending on the severity
- Back pain: Similar to the neck, poor posture can cause the muscles in the back to be constantly firing or over stretched which can lead to pain.
- Shoulder pain: The body is connected! If you have pain throughout your neck and back, it’s possible you could develop pain in your shoulders as well.
- Muscular imbalances: When sitting or standing with incorrect posture, some muscles throughout your body could be constantly firing while others remain dormant. This can lead to overcompensation and muscle imbalance, which can lead to more issues and pain later.
We Can Help!
Incorrect posture and its aftereffects can be corrected with the help of skilled physical therapy. Our Physical Therapists can conduct a thorough evaluation to help identify any postural dysfunction and create a plan specific for you and your goals.
Improving your posture can lead to an overall improvement in your daily life. Without it, simple daily tasks can be plagued with pain and difficult movement. So seek help now and see results sooner rather than later.
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