Do you have neck, shoulder or mid back pain?
Does your pain get worse the longer you are still?
Does your pain get worse when you try to move out of a position?
If the answer was YES to any of the above questions you may have what we physio’s refer to as “postural pain”.
A number of factors can contribute to the onset and likelihood of postural pain. Factors can include, but are not limited to;
- Body Type
- Social Factors
- Lifestyle Intensity
The most common postural pain that we see at Ormond Physiotherapy is caused by prolonged sitting at the desk. When situated at the desk we have a lot to focus on. Work intensity gets in the way and our mind is filled with a million different things. How our body is positioned, relative to the desk, tends to take a low priority in our consciousness.
Typically we start the day with an excellent upright posture. This looks as follows; a nice arch in the lower back, shoulders back and head high. Bottom at the back of the chair, keyboard at the front of the desk (to avoid reaching), and screen at eye level (to avoid looking down). As the day progresses, this tends to diminish leading to extra pressure in parts which shouldn’t carry the load.
There are a few different aids which you can use to help keep your posture in check. Posture Medics are an ideal tool as their purpose is to act as a reminder to resume good posture. This enables the muscles to strengthen and create a habit of staying in an ideal posture. The lumbar roll also can’t be looked over. The Lumbar Role’s purpose is to help support the natural curvature of the spine, decreasing the likelihood of slumping and the associated back pain.
If you think you have poor posture, or are suffering from back pain, make sure you come in and see one of our experienced physiotherapists today!
To book an appointment you can call our friendly team on 9578 6588 or click the button below.
