So what is the advantages of having healthy posture?
“Sit up straight! Put your shoulders back! Stop slouching”
Perhaps you’ve been on the receiving end of such advice. While sometimes helpful, recent research suggests that “good” or healthy posture may not be all it’s cracked up to be.
- Upright Postures can be healthy.
Firstly, upright postures have some health benefits. It is easier to breathe more deeply in upright positions. And can even communicate confidence and positivity!
Posture and pain
Posture may play a role in pain—but it’s different for everyone. For some, sitting straight hurts; for others, slouching feels worse. The important thing is not so much adopting a “good” posture but finding positions that are comfortable to you. If you’re struggling to find comfortable postures, our physios can help you discover what works best.
What’s more important?
What matters more than healthy posture? Movement. Sustained postures, “good” or “bad”, are unhelpful. Regularly changing body positions can ease tension in postural muscles and prevent pain. Therefore, if working a sedentary job, it’s important to move a few times every hour. Simple stretches, standing, or a short walk are all better than holding a “perfect” posture.
So remember, your best posture is your next healthy posture!
At Tweak Health, we have a team of physiotherapists committed to helping your body achieve its optimal performance by creating a tailored treatment plan to improve your posture.
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