Neck and back pain have several potential causes and contributing factors. Improper posture is often one of them. When you lose your postural awareness and start to slouch, it puts extra strain on the muscles that support your spine, particularly the muscles in your neck and upper back. This can lead to overuse injuries that cause pain or restricted mobility. Remaining in prolonged postures (particularly sitting) also puts extra strain on your back muscles. When you get up and move around – even if it’s just for a few minutes – you relieve that pressure. Staying active also helps strengthen the muscles of your back and core, which helps prevent common musculoskeletal injuries that can cause pain and dysfunction. Physical Therapy’s Role in Improving Posture When you visit us for your appointment, here’s what we’ll do to help you improve your posture and reduce your back and neck pain: • We start with a comprehensive postural assessment. We’ll take a look at your posture when you’re sitting, standing, and moving, looking for potential areas of dysfunction. We’ll also take a complete health history and might run some additional screens, too, testing for strength, mobility, balance, and more. • We help with any acute pain. Manual therapy techniques and targeted mobility exercises can help relieve your pain and help you get your body’s function back. • We help strengthen any weak muscles: Targeted strengthening exercises will help correct any muscular imbalances stemming The Relationship Between Posture and Pain
from improper posture, providing better support and stability to your spine. • We offer personalized postural corrections: The final piece of the puzzle helps ensure lasting relief. We’ll provide a customized postural improvement plan that speaks to your unique needs and impairments. Start Improving Your Posture Today! Fixing improper posture isn’t a one-and-done affair, but a visit to Gold Coast Physical Therapy can help you get started. Call us to schedule your appointment today!
Sources: https://www.physio-pedia.com/Posture •https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4499985/
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