Poor posture is a common issue found in adults and children. If it is not corrected or improved upon, it can lead to neck and back pain ranging between a mild to a severe condition. While physiotherapy can help relieve neck and back pain caused by poor posture, it can also help prevent it by correcting the posture issue itself.

Symptoms of poor posture include:
• Protruding belly
• Knees bent when walking or standing
• Drooping head
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Rounded shoulders
• General body aches and pains
• Headaches
• Muscle fatigue

Any of these symptoms can be caused by actions that make the body “hunch over” or slouch such as sitting in front of the TV, computer, etc. Once this habit develops, it takes a conscious effort to correct it as well as corrective physiotherapy.

Physiotherapists can help improve posture and even advise against or for certain posture habits in order for you to be mindful of them in the future. In severe cases of bad posture, a physiotherapist may suggest a brace or support though this is uncommon.

Most posture-corrective treatments include the following:
• Correcting the way you sit, stand, and walk
• Muscle strength
• Nerve extensibility
• Joint range of motion
• Increased muscle endurance
• Better balance

If you are looking for ways to correct your posture and relieve yourself of neck and back pain, look no further than your trusted physiotherapists at Revitamax Rehab and Wellness. For assistance from a healthcare expert in Etobicoke, call Revitamax Rehab and Wellness at 416 360 8326 or book an appointment through our website.