Stupid bloody neck
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Bad posture throughout my teens has left me with the only part of my body I am self-conscious of - a rather long neck which curves out of my torso. A lack of a thick-set jaw seems to compound the issue!
I was adamant to my missus that this is irreversible as your bones and body grow through your teen years and once fully formed can't be altered.
She just said I was lazy and should improve my posture now and it will improve - who is right? And is there anything I can do to avoid a future hunchback?
I was adamant to my missus that this is irreversible as your bones and body grow through your teen years and once fully formed can't be altered.
She just said I was lazy and should improve my posture now and it will improve - who is right? And is there anything I can do to avoid a future hunchback?
I can't comment on your neck, but I've had back problems for the last 3 years after a car crash.
Been seeing a new physio for hte last 6 months or so who is gradually getting to the root of my problems - although there are disc issues probably caused by the crash, underneath is is bad posture in my lower back. Curved lower back, too much movement in my left hip while walking, plus a few other things.
She says although she cannot eliminate the curved lower back (just more pronounced compared to most people) so I'll always be susceptible to problems there, she can reduce it massively. She's doing a load of core strenghtening, muscle stretching, plus re-learning how to walk, to try to correct issues I must have had for decades (I'm 33).
It might be worth seeing a good physio and get an opinion? Although if it doesn't hurt you or look too weird, why change it?
Been seeing a new physio for hte last 6 months or so who is gradually getting to the root of my problems - although there are disc issues probably caused by the crash, underneath is is bad posture in my lower back. Curved lower back, too much movement in my left hip while walking, plus a few other things.
She says although she cannot eliminate the curved lower back (just more pronounced compared to most people) so I'll always be susceptible to problems there, she can reduce it massively. She's doing a load of core strenghtening, muscle stretching, plus re-learning how to walk, to try to correct issues I must have had for decades (I'm 33).
It might be worth seeing a good physio and get an opinion? Although if it doesn't hurt you or look too weird, why change it?
I saw a consultant at the pain clinic at hospital who suggested Robin A McKenzie. He has two books Treat Your Own Neck and Treat Your Own Back. There's exercises and different supports you can use. I have arthritis in my neck and since I've been doing the exercises I have much less pain in the area. By having correct posture one can also minimise greatly any chance of further arthritis or worsening of the current condition. Things can improve, even when someone has had bad posture for many years. Try it. The lumbar support and neck roll are excellent and inexpensive.
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