Posture and Electronic Devices

E- devices such as phones tablets and laptops often have a huge impact on posture and then pain presentation in the chiropractic and osteopathic clinic.

What happens to our posture?

The arms are held away from the body increasing muscle activity

The arms are held in internal rotation

The thumb is encouraged to be adducted

The shoulders roll forward and up

The pec,

Injury prevention strategy

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Get assessed by a trained practitioner for any biomechanical dysfunction or malalignment that predisposes you to injury
Fitness program incorporating

Strength (core and general)
Flexibility ( not too much )
Aerobic fitness

3. Diet

Include protein
Include carbohydrates
Include fruit and vegetables
Some supplements where needed fish oil (1500mg/day),

Sitting for long term has caused much of the morbidity associated with back pain.

What are the alternatives and how do they stack up?

1. Fit balls:

Pro: good for short term change >30 minutes

Can activate core if person can do this

Con: needs to be sized for the person and then the desk therefore risking further aggravation

No back support leads to slumping and further strain

Not an automated core activation activity person still requires education

Shoulder injuries

Injuries to the shoulder (gleno humeral) occur frequently as a result of direct acute injury or chronic overuse injury. The dysfunction in the shoulder however, becomes established via poor muscle balance and incorrect posture. This is usually reinforced or caused by poor ergonomics (refer to ergonomics section) and incorrect training methods.

Ergonomics

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Ergonomics refers to the relationship of the body to its environment. Essentially it is the study of methods used for the preservation of health and efficiency at work and activities of daily living. People who work in ergonomically designed environments and have correct posture

tire less quickly
are less stressed by poor environmental conditions
are less likely to get injuries
feel better
work more effectively

Poor posture may lead to

back pain
neck pain
headache
arm pain
repetitive strain injury (RSI)
eye strain

A trained practitioner will be able to analyse through history taking,

Sydney Osteopathy & Chiropractic Centre

Posture and Electronic Devices

Injury prevention strategy

Standing desks

Sitting for long term has caused much of the morbidity associated with back pain.