The Importance of Posture in the Workplace

May 18, 2021 | Thomastown Physio

Poor workplace posture is a major cause of back pain, workplace stress and can lead to repetitive strain injuries. This can result in poor employee health and low morale which will ultimately lead to reduced productivity, lost time, and higher business costs.

Our bones hold us up, our joints link our bones, our muscles move the bones around the joints and our nerves facilitate control of the whole body. The key to good posture is correct joint alignment, but muscle activity, balance, and nerves are all part of the picture.

Despite best efforts, we have all come under extra workload and general life stress where remembering to maintain good posture can be the last thing on our mind. Physiotherapy can help to facilitate normal alignment through stretching of joint and muscle tissue along with ensuring nerve mobility. Home exercise programmes can be designed specifically for you to work on any weak areas you may have, helping you get back to a correct posture that you can maintain as quickly as possible.

Physios specialise in the treatment of back, neck, and postural pain as well as workstation advice and injury rehabilitation.

Prevention can be better than the cure, but if you are already experiencing muscle fatigue, back and neck pain, joint soreness, or tightness in your lower back it might be time to see your Physiotherapist.

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The Importance of Posture in the Workplace

Poor workplace posture is a major cause of back pain, workplace stress and can lead to repetitive strain injuries. This can result in poor employee health and low morale which will ultimately lead to reduced productivity, lost time, and higher business costs.

The Effects of Poor Posture may include:

Treatment options treating postural deficiencies may include:

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The Importance of Posture in the Workplace

Poor workplace posture is a major cause of back pain, workplace stress and can lead to repetitive strain injuries. This can result in poor employee health and low morale which will ultimately lead to reduced productivity, lost time, and higher business costs.

The Effects of Poor Posture may include:

Treatment options treating postural deficiencies may include:

Towards Wellness. Neurobics for your Mind.

Stretch of the Month: Chin Retraction Stretch

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