Why “poor pOstUre” is NOT ruining your life!
Do you ever find yourself sitting at a desk for awhile with a rounded back and forward head, sleeping on your stomach, or lifting something with your back?
……GOOD because none of those things have been found to cause or lead to dysfunction/pain. Keep sitting and sleeping the way you want and worry LESS about your “posture”. Your body (including your spine) is extremely resilient, so trust it!
But don’t just take my word for it. I typically get all of my information from the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy….aka peer reviewed evidence! Diane Slater and colleagues published a fantastic article on this topic!
Here is a little sneak peak of the aforementioned article “Posture is a frequent topic of discussion for patients, clinicians, the media, and society. A common belief is that spinal pain is caused by sitting, standing, or bending “incorrectly.” Despite the absence of strong evidence to support these common beliefs, a large posture industry has flourished, with many interventions and products claiming to “correct” posture and prevent pain. Unfortunately, many health care professionals provide advice in line with this non–evidence-based perspective.”
For your reference and further reading, the study is linked below.
As always…
Stay Moving
Stay Vertical
Dr. Jack
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📧 verticalphysicaltherapy@gmail.com
