December 2019
The Importance of Good Posture
Welcome to the December edition of our Ultimate Wellness Physical Therapy newsletter. In this edition we are discussing posture.
While carrying out activities such as daily chores, working, running errands, or taking care of children, maintaining good posture may be the last thing on a person’s mind. However, neglecting your posture could lead to health problems over time. There are specific muscles in the body, known as postural muscles that help keep the body upright. Bad posture may lead to overstretching of some muscles, while others may become stiff and tight. When standing, bending, or lifting objects improperly or slouching while sitting, postural muscles begin to overwork. If this happens, muscle pain and joint damage may develop.Research shows that a large number of people suffer from back pain as a result of bad posture.
There are certain strategies that can be used to maintain proper posture while engaging in daily activities. These include, making sure your computer screen is at eye level and that the height of your chair allows your hands to be parallel with your desk, especially if you sit at your computer for long hours. This helps you avoid slouching in your chair or bending forward while working on the computer. When doing housework such as ironing, the ironing board should be positioned in a manner that prevents you from having to bend over. Bending over while vacuuming, sweeping, and shoveling (e.g., leaves or snow) should also be avoided. While driving, the seat should be in a position that allows your back to press comfortably against the back of the seat in an upright position. The upper body should not lean too far forward or backwards while driving, but should be reclined slightly. Bad posture when lifting heavy objects can be especially dangerous. To avoid harmful injuries while lifting, bend at the knees, keep the back straight before lifting an object, and use your legs to stand up with the object.
Our Therapists would be happy to assess your current physical state and create a program tailored specifically to your needs and goals.

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