Taking Care of Your Back

 

The most common cause of low back pain is postural stress.  This is brought on by sitting for a long time in a poor position, poor lifting technique, prolonged forward bending in bad working positions, or standing and lying for a long time in a poor position.  Not maintaining good posture and adequate back support can add strain to muscles and put stress on the spine. Over time, the stress of poor posture can change the anatomical characteristics of the spine, leading to the possibility of problems with muscles, discs, and joints, as well as constricted blood vessels and nerves. All of these can be major contributors to back and neck pain.

 

Correcting poor posture will take some effort and perseverance, and will seem a little unnatural at first. It is typical to feel uncomfortable, and even feel a little taller, but over time the new posture will seem natural and more comfortable.

 

I will teach you proper posture and body mechaincs, as well as help you strengthen important muscles involved with proper posture and body mechanics.  I will also help you improve your flexibility to ensure that this correction is possible.