Posture Physical Therapy

+ Why is Good Posture Important?

Having good posture makes you look and feel great. As a result, you project more confidence and have more energy to live an active life. You also feel more relaxed because your postural muscles aren’t under stress. Good posture can also help to prevent injury and lessen the incidence of pain, especially back and neck pain.

+ What Causes Poor Posture?

Usually, several factors prevent good posture, including:

• The habit of slouching while seated
• A previous injury such as whiplash
• Weak leg, hip, back, and neck muscles
• Sitting all day at a computer
• Stress or other emotional problems that cause muscle contraction
• Gaining weight as you age

+ What Problems Result from Poor Posture?

Our physical therapists can help you improve your posture to avoid the consequences of poor posture. In addition to the negative effect on your appearance, bad posture can cause problems, such as:

• Back pain. One of the common side effects of muscle tension caused by bad posture is pain in the lower and upper back.
• Neck & shoulder pain. Poor posture can also lead to chronic neck and shoulder pain.
• Poor circulation. Prolonged sitting with poor posture can hinder your body from receiving adequate circulation, leading to conditions such as varicose veins.
• Digestion issues. Poor posture keeps your organs compressed and slows digestion that results in stomach problems.
• Lung impairment. You can receive inadequate oxygen to muscles and vital organs when you have poor posture.

+ How Can Physical Therapy Help?

Our therapists can identify the problem with your posture and help relieve the symptoms you may have. We assess your walk and posture while sitting and design a custom treatment plan to improve your body’s alignment and balance. Your treatment plan may include:

• Strength training
• Therapeutic exercises
• Functional training
• Balance training
• Stretching