04/15/2026
Here’s 5 signs your posture is affecting your health:
1. You sit for work - sitting is the new smoking. Practically everyone sits at a desk all day at work, and let’s be real… we’re not A+ students when it comes to being seated properly. Chances are you’re hunched over for well over 6 hours a day and that has a lot to do with the constant aches and pains you feel
2. You travel a lot for work - how many times have you gotten out the car after being on the road for hours and think “wow I feel amazing”. The reality is being in a car most of the day whether it’s traveling for work or leisure takes a toll on our body, especially the low-back and hip flexors
3. Pain without trauma - if you get random days where your body just isn’t feeling right, those aren’t random, they’re your body telling you that’s it’s been in a dysfunction for quite some time and it’s showing you that. This can be consistent headaches, shoulder pain, upper back or lower back pain, etc
4. When you sit upright it hurts - if you’ve gotten this far, chances are you’re probably sitting up tall or adjusted your posture a bit since reading this. When our body is trained to be in a dysfunction hours for weeks and weeks, the supporting muscles get weak and tight. Then when you sit upright, you get fatigued relatively quick. That’s a clear sign your muscles need to be trained into functional status
5. You haven’t had your ergonomics checked - Chances are you haven’t had anyone take a look into your daily activities to see if you’re doing yourself a disservice. You can try to get the most comfortable chair for work but that won’t stop your slouching. On your feet a lot doing house chores? Chances are you’re standing with anterior pelvic tilt which flares up the back. Love to stay fit and cycle? It’s a good idea to get your ride setup checked to ensure it’s optimal for your body.
If you ever had postural pain or know someone that does, send this to them! Mainline Philadelphia residents can easily seek care at Core Clinic. DM us “POSTURE” so we can send you some quick tips to help your daily needs and discuss if evaluating you is your next step!
