What is poor posture?

Poor posture is the result of muscles tightening up while others lengthen and become weak. Someone with bad posture can be seen with their shoulders rounded, head pushed forward, and their back flat. Many people who experience bad posture have weak abdominal muscles which result in slouching. While bad posture has its risks, there are ways to fix it. If you’re looking for the best Suffolk County back pain management on Long Island, Suffolk County Chiropractic can help you today!

Symptoms of poor posture:

• Body aches and pains
  • Upper or lower back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Shoulder and arm pain
  • Leg and hip pain
  • Knee or ankle pain

• Muscle fatigue
• Headaches

What causes poor posture?

• Sitting or slouching in a chair for a long period of time
• Hunching over your keyboard
• Slouching in your chair
• Sticking your bottom out
• Leaning on one leg
• Poking your chin
• Rounded shoulders
• Cradling your phone

What are the effects of poor posture?

• Soreness and pain
• Poor circulation
• Negative mood
• Increased stress
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Less motivation
• Poor digestion

How can you prevent poor posture?

If you’re taking part in our Suffolk County back pain treatment, we can give you some advice on how to prevent poor posture.

• Build posture-friendly habits
  • Stretch first thing in the morning
  • Get up hourly to stretch
  • Walk or stand
  • Setting up your work area to promote proper posture

• Strengthen your muscles
  • Focus on core-strengthening exercises – like yoga or Pilates – that will build strength in your abs and pelvic area, which are the primary muscles that encourage good posture

Good Posture vs. Bad Posture

Poor Posture

• Slouching
• Rounded shoulders
• Hunchback
• Tilting head forward
• Bent knees
• Shoulder blades excessively back
• Arching of the low back
• Locked knees
• Pot belly

Good posture

• Balanced upright posture, with a straight line from the ear to the shoulder to the hip

Are you looking for the best Suffolk County back pain treatment in New York? If you’re experiencing the symptoms of poor posture and want to be treated properly, contact Suffolk County Chiropractic to make your appointment today!