Question 1

could my bad posture be from slouching at the computer?

Accepted Answer

Spine nerve irritate: You may have neck and low back nerve root irritation from the slouch posture at the computer..   Please make sure that you are not over exercising or lifting heavy things.  You will need to be evaluated by your family doctor and a specialist and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Question 2

can tension headaches last 1-2 seconds? sharp pain different places every day several a day. my neck always hurts and knotted. computers & bad posture

Accepted Answer

Tension headaches: Tension type headache is 30 minutes to 7 days. Usually bilateral, squeezing character, mild to moderate intensity. Stress, anxiety, muscle strain from having technology posture can cause and make them more frequent.  Mild nausea or vomiting can occur.  Sensitive to light or sound can also occur but not more than one of these for the diagnoses.  Over the counter NSAID is treatment.

Question 3

i believe i have postural kyphosis. i can correct my posture on my own and have no pain. what can i do to change my bad posture habit?  thanks

Accepted Answer

Weight training: or other forms of resistance training, postural exercises best learned from a physical therapist and also posture taping.

Question 4

can upper back/shoulder/neck tension affect sinus? haven't stretched them out in days and i've  had bad posture for as long as i can remember

Accepted Answer

Doubt it: I cannot see how your posture could affect your sinuses.

Question 5

when i stretch my back or neck they pop. this has been happening for weeks now, along with having a super stiff neck and extremely bad fatigue. lately the base of my skull has been snapping and cracking loudly too when i turn suddenly. bad posture?

Accepted Answer

: Proper alignment neck back and spine may improve symptoms

Question 6

i woke up the other day with soreness in my left rib cage. i do stretches (leaning with arm over head) and  i can feel it pulling. could this happen from sleeping funny or from dancing a week ago or from bad posture? should i be concerned

Accepted Answer

Mgt: From your description and history, I think musculo-skeletal pain is likely. Motrin, rest and a heating pad may provide relief. If you are still experiencing pain, a visit with your PCP is suggested.

Question 7

how do you fix life-long bad posture?

Accepted Answer

Postural exercise: It depends on the cause of the bad posture and the age of the patient. Younger patients with flexible spines can often be taught postural exercises by physical therapists than can correct poor posture. Fixed (non-flexible) deformities may be correctable with surgery.

Question 8

can bad posture affect a teenagers growth?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no.: Linear growth will stay the same, but height will appear shorter with a slouch.

Question 9

is bad posture permanent or can it be fixed?

Accepted Answer

Sure : Posture can be changed if you joints are still flexible. Exercises and physical therapy can assist in the transformation. It takes a concerted effort and about 30-45 of conscious effort till the new "good" posture becomes an unconscious habit.

Question 10

what is a really good way to correct bad posture?

Accepted Answer

Yoga pilates: Pilates strong core then yoga find your center mirror.

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I believe i have postural kyphosis. i can correct my posture on my own and have no pain. what can i do to change my bad posture habit? thanks

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Can upper back/shoulder/neck tension affect sinus? haven't stretched them out in days and i've had bad posture for as long as i can remember

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When i stretch my back or neck they pop. this has been happening for weeks now, along with having a super stiff neck and extremely bad fatigue. lately the base of my skull has been snapping and cracking loudly too when i turn suddenly. bad posture?

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I woke up the other day with soreness in my left rib cage. i do stretches (leaning with arm over head) and i can feel it pulling. could this happen from sleeping funny or from dancing a week ago or from bad posture? should i be concerned

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How do you fix life-long bad posture?

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