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HOW TO RELIEVE YOUR BACK PAIN BY FIXING YOUR POSTURE
Are you able to maintain your posture throughout the day? Do you catch yourself slouching frequently? If you notice daily or persistent aches and pains in your back, your posture is likely contributing to the problem. At Farmingdale Physical Therapy, our physical therapists can help identify the source of your pain and whether or not your posture is part of the problem. We offer solutions that work no matter what is causing your back pain! When your posture is incorrect, it can cause stress on your back, resulting in pain, inflammation, or dysfunction. Back pain is the most commonly reported area of pain and often leads to significant limits to one’s daily life. It is estimated that up to 70%–80% of adults experience lower back pain at some time in their lives. If you are experiencing back pain, it is essential to realize whether it stems from the way you stand, sit, and lie down. Fortunately, Farmingdale Physical Therapy can help. We’ll determine the cause of the pain so you can get back to living your life comfortably! If you have been noticing persistent pains in your back, don’t hesitate to contact us today! POOR POSTURE IS COMMON AND MAY BE THE CAUSE OF YOUR BACK PAIN Very few people have perfect posture, and most people use bad postural habits in one way or another. We become so wrapped up in whatever tasks we are doing that we forget to think about how our bodies are positioned. Poor posture is one of the most common causes of back pain. It’s common for people to slouch at their desks, lean forward to read emails, or just slump on their couch while watching T.V. Too often,
these are all things people do subconsciously, without realizing the toll it takes on the body. Your posture affects how your body moves - whether you’re sitting, standing, walking, running, or performing pretty much any other task throughout the day. Your posture may also change depending on what you are doing - perhaps your posture when you stand is perfect, but when you sit at a desk, your body begins to hunch and fold in ways that it is simply not supposed to. Poor posture isn’t due to laziness or apathy; instead, it generally has something to do with our bodies’ habits or physical weakness. Even if you exercise regularly, there may still be weak muscles or compensations contributing to poor posture. The muscles in your shoulders, back, abdomen, buttocks, and pelvic floor all play an essential role in your posture. If even one of these is weak, your posture may suffer.
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