Good Posture – It’s Not Just To Look Good
chiropractic, health and wellness, Lagos Health Chiropractic - Back Pain, neck pain, posture No Comments »Good posture – head up, shoulders back, rear tucked under – and light bracing of key areas in the body, such as the abdominals, plays a key role in your spinal health, helping to prevent back and neck pain and even injuries to spinal structures. If you have a spinal condition, try to be aware of your posture and make good posture part of your normal routine.
If you suffer from back pain, you may consciously or subconsciously adopt an unnatural posture to try to limit movements that you fear will create potential pain. However, unless there is a fracture or other serious problem, try not to take on an unnatural or stiff posture.
Be on the lookout for any of the following possible warning signs of poor posture:
- Back pain that is worse at certain times of the day or week
- Pain that starts in the neck and moves downwards into the upper back, lower back and extremities
- Pain that goes away after switching positions while sitting or standing
- Sudden back pain that is experienced with a new job, a new office chair, or a new car
- Back pain that comes and goes for months
If any of these warning signs apply to you, take note of your posture, seek help to identify the problem and areas that may need work, not only to reduce or manage the symptoms but help identify the cause. At Lagos Health Chiropractic Clinic we will identify and treat your problem and advise on the best way to manage it. Call us on +351 282 768 044 to book an appointment.
That’s the burden that comes with staring down at a smartphone. Over time, this poor posture can lead to severe neck and upper back pain, as well as choking the nerves of the neck leading to tingling in the fingers. It could also lead to degeneration of the spine and perhaps surgery.
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