Postural Vs. Positional Tendencies
Posture is always a hot button topic!
On one end of the spectrum we have people who swear by a particular posture, claiming that it will cure all ones ailments. Conversely on the other end of the spectrum we have people who feel posture has no influence on treatments what so ever because research has routinely shown that posture and pain do not have a direct correlation.
We have all heard some ridiculous sayings in the field of medicine. The idea of an ideal posture is probably the most ridiculous of them all.
Posture is very much dependent on the task and context.
If I want to try and dunk a basketball, I'm going to assume a very different posture than if I wanted to pick a sock up off the floor. Likewise, if I have an acute disc injury the posture I'm going to want to assume is very different than an acute low back muscle spasm.
Posture is all relative and context dependent.
The idea that there is one perfect posture means that you would never move.
Your posture changes with every step you take, and with every breath you make. If your posture did not change that would be a very bad thing. Imagine sitting on a hardwood chair all day and not being allowed to move. That task would get pretty painful over the course of the day….Posture is a word that implies a static state. Being static or immobile is not a very healthy way to live. Our bodies need movement, we need variability, and your ability to assume many different postures is one of the best traits to have.
The best phrase I have ever heard to summarize this simply is “The best posture is the next posture!”
Which brings us to my point of recognizing how Positional Tendencies may INFLUENCE ones movement or current painful state. Certain positions we assume have the ability to produce force, as well as distribute or reduce forces efficiently, etc..
The position someone assumes is going to impact multiple systems within the human body and vary depending on the task. Recognizing the implication of these positional tendencies is what is most important, and how that relates to ones performance or painful state.
While it may not be the only factor in performance or pain, it certainly is an influence.
The video below is a demonstration of what I mean:
This is just one of the many topics we will discuss in depth on how to efficiently and effectively recognize these tendencies and know exactly how to address it QUICKLY within a plan of care or exercise program. So that your treatments continue to look like a well organized and coached program, and not some silly little annoying postural activity that is mind numbing to perform on a daily/hourly basis which some people prescribe...
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