The Effects of Poor Posture on the Body
Most people associate posture with standing or sitting up straight. Yet the curvature of your spine and the relationship it has with surrounding muscles can have a rippling effect on your body and health. Neck and back pain tend to be the first signs of poor posture, but it can also contribute to foot pain…
Causes of Chronic Back Pain
Back pain can affect people of all ages, due to poor posture and sedentary living. Yet as we age, the condition is more likely to become chronic and affect quality of life. An estimated 80 percent of Americans experience back pain and roughly eight percent develop a chronic case. If you haven’t found long-lasting relief,…
Addressing the Effects of Poor Posture
Posture is often related to respect; slouching does not make a positive impression. Beyond appearance, years spent with slumped shoulders, a curved back and forward stretched neck can have a negative impact on the body. Poor posture places extra strain on certain muscles and joints that have to work harder than others, resulting in fatigue,…
Common Sources of Lower Back Pain
An estimated 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime, with the lower back being a primary complaint. Beyond the inconvenience and discomfort, lower back pain can result in more doctor’s visits, missed work or school and decreased productivity. Generally, lower back pain can range from a dull ache…
How to Manage Work-From-Home Back Pain
If you’ve been working from home for the past several months, the early weeks seemed to have its advantages. You did not have to commute, could complete assignments from home and more easily limit contact with others. Yet months into the COVID-19 pandemic, weight gain, lack of physical activity and work-from-home back pain may have…