How can I improve bad posture and alleviate back pain?
I am 6'1" and I slouch all the time, while both standing and sitting. I know I have to "keep my shoulders back" – but I can't, and often find myself completely hunched over while sitting for long periods of time. Sitting up straight feels uncomfortable, so I don't do it. But over the past few months, I've had back pain that is so bad, it hurts to lay down at night – I'm convinced that it's caused by my increasingly worse posture. How do I correct my posture and make it more comfortable to sit up? Not only does it look bad, but I know it's bad for me and it's causing additional pain.
Thank you!
You may want to try seeing a chiropractor. A misaligned spine may give you a problem with your posture. Seeing a chiropractor will also eventually help your back problem, unless there is something more wrong with your spine. A chiropractor will take x-rays and explain the misalignments that he sees. If there is a serious problem he can also tell you that . He would then do an adjustment and more than likely put you on a schedule for a time to train your spine to stay in place. Believe me, after you have had a few adjustments you will not slouch because it will not feel good.
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Strengthen your inner core such as abs. This will help you sit up better.
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Begin with a lumbar support pillow. Choose one that is a comfortable size for the small of your back (some were just WAY too large for my comfort). Scoot your hips all the way back in your chair, and slide the pillow down until it touches your rump. Then just keep leaning back! It will feel uncomfortable for 2-3 days, and then should feel better.
If this doesn't work, or if you think you have a serious problem, you may consider seeing a physical therapist. That's what I did – they taught me stretches to do that loosened up my muscles which made it easier to have good posture.
Good luck!
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There is this strech you can do where you sit on the floor indian style. Lift one hand in the air and with your other hand grab your elbow and pull lightly behind your head. That naturally puts you in good posture…GOOD LUCK!
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You could try a pilates class, it improves posture.
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You may want to try seeing a chiropractor. A misaligned spine may give you a problem with your posture. Seeing a chiropractor will also eventually help your back problem, unless there is something more wrong with your spine. A chiropractor will take x-rays and explain the misalignments that he sees. If there is a serious problem he can also tell you that . He would then do an adjustment and more than likely put you on a schedule for a time to train your spine to stay in place. Believe me, after you have had a few adjustments you will not slouch because it will not feel good.
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I know from personal experience that poor posture – together with poor physical conditioning – can lead to chronic back pain. Proper exercise is important, but there are other factors.
One might be to do with having the right support when you are sitting – especially when working at a desk or PC.
But another reason might be more subtle: I see that you're 6'1" – and female (I'm 5'10" by the way !) – and it may be that you simply don't always like the attention that brings you, so you tend to drop your head and shoulders, partly to 'shrink' yourself, partly to avoid eye contact. (?) So it may be a confidence thing.
The Alexander Technique was developed for people with postural problems – and it's a simple and effective method to practice. There are licensed 'Alexander' practitoners – but there are also books and there's much stuff on the Internet, if you simply Google it.
If your GP could refer you to a local physio, she could also do much to advise and assess you – back pain is no joke.
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Lower back pain is actually a term which encompasses a plethora of spinal conditions medically theorized to be symptomatic in most patients. Herniated lumbar discs, spinal stenosis, neurological impingement, sciatica, muscle imbalance, sacroiliac joint dysfunction and piriformis syndrome are some of the most common diagnoses produced upon patients complaining of lower back discomfort. Despite the fact that the diversity of these diagnoses is wealthy indeed, the subsequent therapy possibilities are strikingly comparable and not coincidently, usually ineffective.
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