Blog post from our board member Dr. Robert Bacci: Poor posture treatment – Who can help? – Courtesy of Bacci & Glinn Physical Therapy
When it comes to spinal pain, posture is a factor. If you are searching for poor posture treatment in Visalia or Hanford, we can help. Read to learn more about posture problems and how to address them.
Lower back pain is an extremely common issue, with 13.1% of US adults having chronic back pain, 4%-25% of the Canadian adult population, and around 28 million adults suffering from it in the UK alone. While there are many potential causes, research increasingly shows that poor posture is a major contributing factor for many people. In this blog post, we’ll summarize some of the key takeaways from a recent Guardian article on how posture impacts back pain. Reference
SOME BASICS ABOUT SPINAL POSTURE
The spine has natural curves that serve an important purpose. These curves work like a coiled spring to absorb shock and impact. When our posture is off, it can lead to exaggerated curves that put extra strain on the structures of the spine. This added pressure over time can lead to back pain and other issues.
WHAT EXACTLY IS GOOD POSTURE?
So what constitutes good posture? Proper alignment calls for having the ears stacked over the shoulders and the shoulders over the hips. The neck should curve slightly inward, the mid-back region slightly outward, and the lower back curve slightly inward again. Posture tends to get worse as we age. Read more..