Postural Pain and Disorders

At Dr. Megan Mullin Physical Therapy, our experienced practitioners provide postural pain and disorders physical therapy through our comprehensive postural training program. Unlike treatments that only mask symptoms, our therapy targets the root cause of your dysfunction to effectively restore your function. We take pride in our team of experienced physical therapists who are trained in postural restoration and committed to helping you achieve pain relief and optimal function.

Causes of Postural Pain

Postural pain and disorders can arise from a variety of factors, including:

Poor posture habits: Consistently standing, sitting, or lying in unnatural or uncomfortable positions can strain your muscles, joints, and spine.

• • Muscle imbalances: Weak or tight muscles can create imbalances that throw off your alignment and place undue stress on certain parts of your body.

• • Injury or trauma: Accidents or injuries can lead to postural problems by affecting the alignment of bones, muscles, and joints.

• • Congenital conditions: Some people are born with structural abnormalities that cause postural problems.

• • Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions such as scoliosis, osteoporosis, or arthritis can contribute to postural pain and disorders.

• • Poor ergonomics: Repetitive or prolonged activities in work or daily life. For example, using a computer or carrying heavy loads, can cause postural pain if proper ergonomics are not followed.

• • Psychological factors: Stress, anxiety, and depression can cause muscle tension and affect posture, leading to postural pain.