What is good posture?


Proper posture:

Proper posture requirements:

Good muscle and joint flexibility
Strong postural muscles
Balanced muscle tone on both sides of the spine
An understanding of what constitutes good posture which leads to conscious correction.

Sleeping Posture

Sleep on your back or side only. Do not sleep on your stomach as this often causes lower back and neck strain. Use a quality contoured pillow that provides adequate support to your head and neck while sleeping.

When arising from bed, move to the side of the bed and push yourself up sideways while swinging your legs off the side.

When your back is painful you may place a pillow under your knees (when on your back) or between your knees (when on your side).

Your physiotherapist can advise you on good posture.