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:
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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.
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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.
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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
