Poor posture is defined as when the spine is positioned in unnatural positions with emphasized curves, putting joints, muscles and vertebrae in stressful positions. Prolonged poor positioning can lead to build up of pressure and cause pain conditions like low back pain and neck, shoulder, and arm pain. Symptoms include body aches and pains, muscle fatigue, and headaches. Physiotherapy can help assess and diagnose postural habits, provide postural education and training, manual therapy, corrective exercises, and advice on activity modification and ergonomics to improve flexibility, strength, and posture.

1. BAD POSTURE
Prof. Dr. M. Rajesh, PT, M.P.T(cardio), B.C.R.C
TRINITY MISSION AND MEDICAL FOUNDATION
MADURAI

2. INTRODUCTION
 Postural dysfunction or “Poor” posture is defined as when our
spine is positioned in unnatural positions, in which the curves
are emphasised and this results in the joints, muscles and
vertebrae being in stressful positions. This prolonged poor
positioning results in a build up of pressure on these tissues.
 Painful conditions associated with poor posture are so common
that most people have some firsthand knowledge of these
problems. Low back pain is the most frequent complaint but
research shows neck, shoulder and arm pain has become
increasingly widespread as a result of postural dysfunction. Foot
and knee problems are also becoming more common due to the
emphasis on running and fitness.

4. Symptoms
 Body aches and pains including upper or lower back pain, neck,
shoulder and arm pain.Lower limb pain including leg and hip,
knee or ankle painMuscle fatigueHeadaches due to a build up on
tension in the upper back, neck and shoulders
 Visible Symptoms
 (See the diagram below for examples)
 1. POOR Posture: Slouching, rounded shoulders, hunchback,
tilting head forward, bent knees
 2: GOOD posture. Balanced upright posture, with a straight line
from the ear to the shoulder to the hip
 3: POOR Posture .Shoulder blades excessively back, arching of
the low back, locked knees, pot belly

6. CAUSES
 Lack of education or awareness of correct posture
 Sedentary lifestyle
 Occupational demands
 Joint stiffness
 Decreased fitness
 Muscle weakness
 Muscle tightness
 Poor core stability
 Poor ergonomic working environment

9. PHYSIOTHERAPY
MANGAEMENT
 Assessment and diagnosis of postural habits
 Postural education and training
 Manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization
 Postural taping
 Electrotherapy treatment for painful condition
 Joint mobilisation
 Corrective exercises and movements to improve flexibility,
strength and posture
 Activity modification advice
 Advice regarding ergonomic work stations
 strengthening exercises

10. THANK YOU
Prof. Dr. M. RAJESH, PT,M.P.T(cardio),B.C.R.C
TRINITY MISSIOIN AND MEDICAL FOUNDATION
MADURAI.
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