Effects Poor Posture Has On Health

Aggravating Arthritis

Poor posture can have an impact on the joints, including aggravating cases of arthritis. When the body is consistently malaligned, it puts increased pressure on joints which are not accustomed or equipped to handle the stress. The result is pain and inflammation in the joints carrying the extra load. Not only does poor posture aggravate existing arthritis it increases the risk of a patient developing osteoarthritis due to the increase in stress on the joints. While good posture will not cure arthritis, it will aid in relieving many of the symptoms associated with the condition by reducing the stress placed on weight-bearing joints and redistributing pressure to other areas of the body.

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