How to Improve Posture and Reduce Pain with The Urban Physio

Do you find yourself slouching over your desk or hunching over your phone? Poor posture can lead to a range of issues, from back and neck pain to headaches and even digestive problems. But don't worry, The Urban Physio is here to help you improve your posture and reduce pain.

Posture refers to how you hold your body when you are not moving, such as when you are sitting or standing. Factors such as ergonomic equipment, stress, weakness in postural muscle groups, and sustained loading of certain postures can all contribute to postural stress.

Contrary to popular belief, there is no perfect posture. We are not built to sit still in one posture for sustained periods. In today's modern world, where we spend more and more time sitting still in flexed positions to use laptops and phones, it's essential to adopt a "little and often" approach to postural health.

Here are some tips to help you improve your posture and reduce pain:

• Take microbreaks from sitting every hour and walk around.
• Use ergonomic workstation equipment.
• Engage in "little and often" postural muscle activation exercises, such as shoulder blade squeezes.
• Switch your posture frequently, if possible, for example by using a standing desk intermittently throughout the day.
• Keep yourself fit and healthy, including at least two resistance training sessions per week.

At The Urban Physio, we offer a range of services to help you improve your posture and reduce pain. Our experienced physios can create strengthening exercise programs tailored to your needs, provide manual therapy for joint mobilisation and massage, and even offer reformer or mat Pilates to strengthen important postural muscles. We can also give you tips on desk set up and workstation ergonomics.

Don't let poor posture hold you back from living your best life. Book an appointment with The Urban Physio today and start improving your posture and reducing pain.