Pandemic posture: sitting too long in the same position without moving. Slouched forward, rolled in shoulders and forward head posture. This position puts a lot of strain through our joints, discs, ligaments and muscles. It is only a matter of time until this ‘pademic posture’ starts to cause pain.

For some, this will be the first time they have experienced low back or mid-back pain, neck pain or headaches, or dizziness or lightheadedness (or some other problem associated with their poor posture). Others will experience a worsening of an existing problem.

What Can Be Done?

There are a few simple strategies to help reduce the strain placed on your body from pandemic posture:

• Get up and move more – can you walk around your house when on a conference call with a headset?
• Drink more water
• Go outside for a walk everyday – try and hit 10,000 steps a day
• Set up your work station properly – click here.
• Use your sit-stand desk if you have one
• Engage in a regular exercise program

Exercises for Pandemic Posture?

There are some specific movements that will help combat your long sustained poor posture patterns. The video below will help guide you through some quick, effective stretches/exercises:

Remember, your best posture is your next posture. Move more and you will feel, heal, and function at your best.

If your problem persists, it may be time for a visit to your local chiropractor where they will be able to examine your posture in more detail.

Be posture aware,