HOWCAN I IMPROVEMY POSTURE?
GET HELP AT OUR FREE WORKSHOPS KNEE PAIN SUFFERERS: NEW! • Is your knee stiff? • Does your knee ache or “give out” on you? BACK PAIN & SCIATICA SUFFERERS: • Do you have pain when you stand, walk, or sit? • Do you experience pain shooting down your buttocks or leg? Poor posture can be tricky to fix, especially if it has become a habit. However, there are a few tips you can try on your own to try and improve your posture outside of your physical therapy treatments: 1. Sit properly. If you are at a desk for extended periods of the day, make sure your posture is okay. Sit upright, place your feet flat on the floor, and try not to cross your legs. Make sure there is a small gap between the back of your knees and the chair. Having a chair with strong back support and padding is also recommended for making your upright position more comfortable. 2. Take stretch breaks. If you are an office worker, it is no secret that most of the day is spent with limited levels of mobility. It is important to make sure that you get up every 30 minutes or so and take a small walk, at least for a minute or two. This will help in loosening up your muscles and joints, as well as initiating a stronger blood flow. 3. Exercise. Exercise is incredibly important, especially if your job involves several hours of inactivity. When you exercise, you are stretching and strengthening certain muscles of your body, including problem areas such as your neck and back. Taking even a small amount of time to walk or jog around theneighborhoodeverydaycanhighly improveyourpostureandgait. 4. Set up your office properly. If you work from an office all day, it is important to have a proper ergonomic setup. Make sure that you are at a proper height with your desk chair and computer, so you don’t have to slouch or lean forward. Additionally, make sure your chair has the proper lumbar support needed to help you sit straight while you’re working.These simple steps can help tremendously with your overall posture. Get help with physical therapy. If these at-home treatments don’t work, it is important to consult with a physical therapist. It is a good rule of thumb
to seek the help of a physical therapist as soon as you begin noticing postural-related pain, regardless of how severe it is or whether or not you’ve tried the aforementioned tips. Simply standing up straight is a fight against gravity, and if you have been standing the wrong way for several years, it may be difficult to change it on your own. Your physical therapist will evaluate your posture and gait to determine the best treatments necessary for you. Afterward, a personalized treatment plan will be designed, based on your specific needs. At Kinetix Physical Therapy, we can help relieve the pains caused by your posture and get you back to living your everyday life without pain. To learn more about how we can help improve your posture and get you on track toward a more comfortable life, schedule a consultation today. We can help you find relief after just a few short sessions!
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SHOULDER PAIN SUFFERERS: • Do you have pain when reaching overhead or behind you? • Is your shoulder pain keeping you awake? BALANCE OR DIZZINESS SYMPTOMS: • Have you fallen because you’re unsteady? • Do you experience dizziness?
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