Is Poor Posture the Cause of Your Back Pain?
Is back pain holding you back? Are you suddenly unable to perform tasks that you could once complete without a second thought? If so, you aren’t alone. Back pain is the most commonly reported area of pain, which can cause significant limits to one’s daily life.
Poor posture can cause back pain to develop. If your posture is incorrect, it can put strain on other parts of your body, causing pain, inflammation, or dysfunction. Fortunately, physical therapy can help you improve your posture. Contact Idaho Spine & Sports Physical Therapy today to learn more about how we can help you improve your posture and relieve your back pain.
Why am I in pain?
Do you slouch at work? Do you slant your head forward to read emails? Do you hunch over your computer? Many people hold their bodies incorrectly throughout the day without realizing the toll it takes on their health. If you have chronic back pain, it is likely that it is caused by your posture. One of the most common causes of back pain is poor posture.
Your posture affects how your body moves throughout the day, whether you’re sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, or doing anything else. Your posture may also change depending on what you are doing; for example, your posture may be perfect when you stand, but when you sit at a desk or lie down, your body begins to hunch and fold in ways that it is not supposed to.
How did I develop poor posture?
Poor posture is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, very few people have perfect posture, and most people engage in bad posture habits in some way. We get so caught up in whatever we’re doing that we forget to consider how our bodies are positioned. Perhaps you’re working on a project at work, it’s late in the day, you’re tired, and you’re slouched sideways in your desk chair, one eye on the monitor and the other on the clock. This isn’t a natural position for your body, but at the moment, you’re more focused on getting your work done and heading home for the day.
Poor posture isn’t caused by laziness or apathy; rather, it’s caused by a physical weakness in our bodies. When we are exhausted, we slouch, slump, hunch, and droop because our bodies literally tire of supporting us.
Your posture is influenced by the muscles in your shoulders, back, abdomen, buttocks, and pelvic floor. Even if you exercise regularly, it is possible that you have a few weak muscles that are contributing to your posture that you are unaware of. If even one of these is weak, your core will suffer, and your posture may worsen as a result.
Physical therapy can improve your posture and eliminate your back pain!
Our experienced Meridian, ID physical therapists are committed to helping you live a more painless life. When you arrive for your first appointment, your physical therapist will perform a thorough examination to determine the source of your pain and the best treatment options for relieving it.
Your physical therapist will create a treatment plan tailored to your specific requirements. Your plan will concentrate on speedily relieving your pain, increasing your strength, and improving your posture. Treatment plans may also emphasize mobility, balance, flexibility, or stability, depending on the nature of your condition.
Find relief in physical therapy!
Is your posture to blame for your back pain? Get in touch with Idaho Spine & Sports Physical Therapy right away to find out. Our team of dedicated therapists has the tools you need to recover from injury and pain. Contact us today to get started, so you can get back to living pain-free!