For many, working from home has presented a whole new set of challenges. In addition to the distractions of everyday life, finding the space to work from home has caused more than a few headaches. Sitting for prolonged periods of time while working can have a detrimental effect on our health and well-being. Over the past year, here at the Putney Clinic we have seen an increase in neck and back pain conditions. For this reason, we are delighted to…
Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture involves training the body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments. Good posture makes you look great, feel more energetic and project confidence. It also helps prevent injury and reduce pain. We all want good posture… but it can be so hard to achieve if you have…
A: IDEAL POSTURE Description Soft normal curves in the spine act like shock-absorbers, distributing mechanical stress on the body during movement and at rest. Postural Problems In an ideal world there should be no problems, meaning your posture is not causing the problem. There are other reasons for the onset of pain and injury. With an ideal posture and good spinal alignment the muscles should be working in a balanced manner, equal in strength and length. Joints and ligaments…
