05/07/2025
"Sit up straight and stop slouching!". You've likely heard this since childhood, but is there such a thing as perfect posture? The answer is a bit complicated. The latest research shows that it may be more important to consider ideal posture as both balanced and dynamic. We're also discovering that the ability to move through a full range of motion plays a big role in how your posture looks when you're still.
Your posture consists of a dynamic pattern of responses, reflexes, and habits- not a single position. The effects of gravity, the ergonomics of your desk at work, and your anatomy all play a role. For instance, even with great ergonomics, sitting for hours each day working on a computer can lead to postural issues. We cover this with all of our patients who come in complaining of neck pain. Over time, the imbalances caused by long hours at work can lead to forward head posture, which can cause pain and potentially even degenerative changes of your joints. Forward head posture affects millions of people who spend their days using computers. It places excessive stress on your neck and shoulders while weakening the supporting muscles of your spine.
Forward head posture affects millions and results in neck pain for up to 75% of people. Neck pain, tension, stiffness, and tenderness are all signs of chronic forward head posture.
While "perfect" posture may not exist, each one of us has an opportunity to improve our strength, flexibility, and ergonomics to reduce our likelihood of experiencing pain. If you spend each day working on a computer, ensuring that your spinal joints move correctly is a smart idea to keep you energized and feeling great. See how you can benefit from a simple adjustment on improving your posture daily!
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