Postural Pain

Postural pain of the neck is a relatively common condition that causes pain in the neck without significant damage or trauma to tissue. You can also experience a dull ache or burning sensation in the neck and can be accompanied by symptoms in the upper back or shoulders during activities placing sustained stress on normal tissue.

Postural lower back pain is any pain or discomfort in the lower back area that is caused by long-standing poor posture. Physiotherapy can treat the symptoms of postural lower back pain.

Poor postures often occur in sitting and standing positions and may develop from long periods of time at a computer or when driving long distances.This can put extra strain on ligaments, muscles and tendons causing then to become overstretched and painful. If they are constantly in the incorrect position, these structures may become tight and normal movement may become more difficult.

Causes of Postural Pain

• Joint stiffness (particularly of the neck, upper back or hips)
• A sedentary lifestyle
• Poor Posture
• Poor core stability
• Muscle weakness
• Muscle tightness
• Occupational Posture pain
• Decreased fitness or fatigue
• Inadequate post surgical recovery periods