Poor posture is a leading cause of headaches and spinal pain. It can also lead to joint degeneration, rounded shoulders and pot belly. A wide range of factors may contribute to postural deficiencies, these include:

• Muscular imbalances
• Bone deformity
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Injury/surgery
• Workplace setup
• Stress/tension

Physiotherapists are trained to assess and correct postural issues and can provide advice with regard to desk and workstation setup for optimal postural position.

Some of the treatment options commonly employed by Queensland Physiotherapy in remediating postural deficiencies include:

• Core muscle activation
• Workstation setup advice and ergonomics
• Stretching
• Strength
• Joint mobilisation

Let poor posture be a thing of the past! Give us a call on (07) 3325 1858 and book in for your posture assessment today!! Your body will thank you for it!