Why does good posture at work help osteoarthritis?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Good posture at work, and everywhere else, helps prevent or ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) by keeping your body well-aligned and preventing extra stress on your joints. At work, good posture can help you avoid a repetitive motion disorders, such as bursitis, tendinitis, or carpal tunnel syndrome, all of which could eventually lead to OA.
When you stand up straight, you protect the joints in your neck, back, hips and knees. When you slouch, you put extra stress on those same joints, which can eventually cause OA. If you already have OA, poor posture could stress your painful joints and make your symptoms worse.
Good posture at work, and everywhere else, helps prevent or ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) by keeping your body well-aligned and preventing extra stress on your joints. At work, good posture can help you avoid a repetitive motion... More -
Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Good posture -- and not just at work -- is vital when you have osteoarthritis. Sitting and standing up straight will protect the joints in your knees, hips, back and neck.
To practice good posture, pretend there’s a string coming out of the top of your head that someone is pulling on to lengthen your spine and keep your shoulders back instead of slumped. A physical therapist can work with you on improving your posture to lessen the pain of osteoarthritis.
Good posture -- and not just at work -- is vital when you have osteoarthritis. Sitting and standing up straight will protect the joints in your knees, hips, back and neck. To practice good posture, pretend there’s a string coming out of... More
