Many people don’t really think about their posture until something starts to hurt. We’ve seen how poor posture can affect the spine at Orthopaedic Institute Brielle Orthopaedics, and we know it’s one of the most common causes of preventable back pain.
Our board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic doctors will work with you to ease your back pain and improve your posture. You can visit us at locations in Edison, Red Bank, Freehold, Wall, Brick, Toms River, Lacey, and Manahawkin, New Jersey.
How Posture Affects Your Spine
Your spine supports your body in an upright position, but when your posture slips, it can lead to pain or injury. Poor posture forces the muscles, joints, and discs in your neck and back to work harder than they should.
For example, many people notice strain after long hours at a desk, frequent use of phones or tablets, or repetitive tasks that involve bending or twisting. Over time, this can cause common posture-related problems like:
- Neck and upper back pain
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Muscle tightness or imbalances
- Pinched nerves
- Changes to the natural curve of your spine
We use advanced diagnostic tools to figure out if posture is contributing to your pain and help you understand what can be done to improve it.
How to Improve Posture
Good posture is not about standing stiff or pulling your shoulders back too far. It comes from small changes you can stick with. Here are some ways to adjust your posture that actually make a difference:
- Adjust your workspace so your screen is at eye level and your chair supports your lower back.
- Take short breaks to stretch and move throughout the day.
- Wear supportive shoes that help with balance and alignment.
- Do gentle exercises to strengthen your core and back muscles.
If pain continues, it may be time to see one of our specialists for personalized advice.
Relieve Posture-Related Back and Neck Pain
We all have bad posture sometimes, but if yours has started causing pain, it is probably time to do something about it. Call Orthopaedic Institute Brielle Orthopaedics at 732-800-9000 to schedule an appointment, and we will figure out what’s going on.
Our New Jersey locations include Edison, Red Bank, Freehold, Wall, Brick, Toms River, Lacey, and Manahawkin.