Start with comfort and movement
Posture describes how you hold your body when still and when moving. At work and at home, comfortable support and regular changes of position can be useful habits. Try a work surface at a comfortable height, support your feet and back when seated, and take brief movement breaks. NIH MedlinePlus offers practical posture tips.
Tell us which activities bother you: sitting at a desk, lifting, driving or standing for a long time. Your symptoms, health history and examination help guide recommendations. We do not assume that a photograph of your posture explains every ache or determines your future health.
What an appointment can address
We can discuss your work setup, movement habits and concerns about neck or back discomfort. When appropriate, care may include chiropractic, massage or individualized movement advice. Recommendations should fit your findings and goals, with progress judged by how you feel and function.
Questions to bring include: Which activities should I modify? What can I do between visits? What improvement should we look for? When should the plan be reassessed?
Posture and scoliosis are different
Scoliosis is a spinal curve that may need medical monitoring. Idiopathic scoliosis is not thought to be caused by poor posture, and sitting straighter is not a replacement for appropriate scoliosis care. NHS scoliosis guidance. Read our scoliosis evaluation and supportive care page for more.
Explore care for your concern
Start with neck pain, back pain or chiropractic care, or learn about massage therapy. Our Vancouver and Gresham pages have clinic details.