Posture and Disc Herniation

Last week, I told you about the symptoms of Thoracic disc herniation. According to physioadvisor.com, here are some of the culprits involved in disc bulges in this area of the spine:

  • poor core stability
  • a sedentary lifestyle
  • being overweight
  • muscle tightness
  • muscle weakness
  • joint stiffness
  • poor lifting technique
  • poor posture
  • a lifestyle involving large amounts of sitting, bending or lifting.

For today’s blog, I’d like to address posture. The most common place where poor posture can take its toll is at work, as many people sit in front of a computer for hours at a time. Aside from making sure to get up and move around throughout the day, it’s important to follow the tips below to ensure that you don’t experience a herniated disc:
Correct Sitting Posture
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Another place many of us exhibit poor posture is while driving. Here is a really informative article on how to adjust your seating in the car to maintain the proper posture.
driving-posture
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Finally, even those who are active exercisers can suffer from poor posture. For those of you who are runners, make sure that you’re practicing good running form.
Four Steps to Good Running Form
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Next week, I’ll be moving up the spine a little bit further to discuss common injuries to the Upper Thoracic region.

Dr. Bart

Dr Bart

Dr. Bart Hodgins grew up in rural Alberta, Canada. He graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon in 1997. He enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife and two sons. His enthusiasm for life is contagious. Since beginning his practice in 1998, Bart has developed a comprehensive approach to health care that supports the patient on multiple levels. In treating a person holistically and combining chiropractic, spinal decompression, acupuncture, herbal therapy, orthotics, exercise, diet, and orthopedic supports, Dr. Hodgins often can find faster and more lasting approaches to both common and more concerning health issues.

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