Posture refers to the position(s) of a person’s body in space. Prolonged postures, like sitting or standing for long periods, often lead to stiffness and soreness in the spine.
The good news is that the physiotherapists at Ability Physiotherapy and Wellness can help you improve your posture over the long-term!
Causes of Poor Posture
In the upper part of the spine, slouching will cause a forward-head posture. This, in turn, creates a strain on the neck muscles and joints, resulting in neck pain and upper back pain, and may lead to arm pain or chronic headaches.
Slouching also affects the mid-back by altering the way your ribs align. Over time, sitting and standing like this may cause internal issues, as it creates pressure on your lungs, heart, and digestive system.
The lower back can be affected by slouching as well. Slouching causes increased pressure to the lumbar discs and causes the muscles in your hips and legs to tighten. This tension affects how the pelvis and spine move and often leads to lower back pain!
How Can Physiotherapy Help?
Working with a physiotherapist to improve your posture with exercises is an effective way to overcome chronic pain.
Physiotherapy offers ideal methods for providing you with an opportunity to understand what may be causing your pain. A therapist can help you to mobilize your spine and strengthen the surrounding muscles to alleviate the pain associated with your poor postural habits.
Your therapist will teach you strategies like:
• Standing tall whenever you are standing or walking.
• Using lumbar support when you sit to keep your posture correct.
• Maintaining a straight spine when you lift heavy objects.
Contact Us Today
Physiotherapists at Ability Physiotherapy and Wellness are dedicated to getting you back on track to a pain-free life. They will evaluate your posture to determine the best treatments necessary for you, and create a treatment plan catering to your needs. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!
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Fresh Corn Cakes with
Summer Salsa
This speedy vegetarian entrée is absolutely bursting with peak-season produce. We suggest serving the cakes with an herby white bean and arugula salad.
Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Combine sour cream, eggs, and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl, stirring until smooth. Add sour cream mixture, corn, and jalapeño to flour mixture; stir just until combined. Heat a large nonstick griddle over medium-high heat. Divide corn mixture into 8 equal portions (about 1/3 cup each); shape into patties. Add patties to griddle; cook 6 minutes on each side. Combine squash, green onions, basil, vinegar, tomato, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; toss. Place 2 corn cakes on each of 4 plates; top evenly with salsa.
- ¾ cup white whole-wheat flour
- ½ cup plain yellow cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ¼ cups fresh corn kernels
- 2 tbsp minced jalapeño
- ½ cup diced yellow squash
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped basil
- 1 ½ tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
Exercise of the Month
Bridge With Pelvic Floor Contraction and Resistance Band
Start by lying on your back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and arms at your sides with palms down. Wrap a band around your legs just above your knees. Perform a pelvic floor contraction (kegel). Engaging the abdominals and squeezing the buttocks, slowly lift your hips up toward the ceiling. Slowly lower them back down. Repeat exercise 10 times.
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Himani Singh Gupta
Founder
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Physiotherapist
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Massage Therapist
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