Look at a young child if you want an example of good posture.  Their back shows a graceful ‘S’ curve and their movements are effortless and easy.  Unfortunately, as we get older, bad habits such as slouching and inactivity cause muscle fatigue and tension that ultimately lead to poor posture.  Clare Fulton from Mosman Spine and Health Centre says that the complications of poor posture include back pain, rounded shoulders, spinal dysfunction, joint degeneration and a potbelly.

Clare says that just by making a few lifestyle adjustments, you can improve your posture and spinal health.  Clare has had many years of successful experience in poor posture treatment for children in Mosman.

When giving poor posture treatment for children in Mosman as well as adults, Clare and her staff are looking for several symptoms. These can include:

In recent years, Clare has unfortunately seen a change in how early young children develop poor posture.  It is now not uncommon to see poor posture in children as early as 6 or 7 years old.  Children are not being as physically active as they once were with out door activities now being replaced with computer games and watching DVD’s.

Clare teaches and treats children with poor posture through gently stretches, gentle manipulations and reflex points.

Clare loves treating children, as they respond quickly to therapy, with their postures returning back to their natural healthy states.  She is always surprised by how much happier and more children become after their postures are treated and restored.

At Mosman Spine and Health Centre, Carol believes that educating children to listen to their body is a positive step forward to prevent future pain and problems.  She tells youngsters that good posture feels effortless, which is why traditional ‘good posture’ suggestions like throwing your shoulders back and sticking out your chest may feel uncomfortable.   Instead, listen to your body.  Make minor adjustments while standing and sitting and note which position feels the easiest and most comfortable.

As part of her poor posture treatment for children in Mosman, Clare makes the following suggestions as great guidelines for them to follow:

• Avoid sitting in soft, squashy chairs.
• Use lumbar rolls to support your lower back when sitting in regular chairs or driving the car.
• Switch to ergonomic chairs in the office or for any activity that requires you to sit for long periods of time.
• Make sure your mattress is supportive enough to keep your spine straight when lying on your side.
• Use a pillow that supports your neck.

• Keep your back straight and use your thigh muscles when lifting heavy weights

Call Clare today at Mosman Spine and Heath Centre for help and advice.