Why is slouching bad for my muscles?

Slouching causes certain muscles to become tight and inflexible while inhibiting others. This forces your body to work harder to maintain balance, leading to increased stress on joints and muscle fatigue.

Can mobile phones cause bad posture?

Yes, frequent use of mobile phones often leads to 'Text Neck,' where the head is tilted forward for long periods, putting excessive strain on the neck muscles and cervical spine.

Stand up straight and stop slouching!

Written by: James Gill BOst GOsC 6039. Registered Osteopath, Founder & Clinic Director

Medically Reviewed Shibin Vinod BPT, HCPC PH124277, CSP 111177, MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine | MSK Physiotherapist

Now as an Osteopath I’m always advising patients and the public the benefits of good posture.

Each individual osteopath, chiropractor and physiotherapist has their own way of describing posture, however TED-Ed and Murat Dalkiliç have produced a great video showing the benefits of good posture.

Main points of this video are;

Has anyone ever told you “stand up straight”, “stop slouching” or “you have bad posture”?
When carrying weight is your posture correct?
How often do you sit in an awkward position?
Muscles can become tight and inflexible with bad posture
Muscles have to work harder when you don’t look after having good posture
Additional stresses can be increased with bad posture
Gravity on the body is always there and having good posture can help
Posture which is not optimal can cause muscles to be inhibited and impair bodies ability
Using computers can encourage bad posture
Using mobile phones can cause issues with bad posture (text neck)