10/20/2026
Is your posture causing the pain you’re experiencing?
We defer to various positions when sitting and standing. Whether we are on the couch, in the car, waiting in-line or doing the dishes. These postures can feel second nature and perfectly comfortable, however, they may actually be contributing to pain and tension in your body.
When we rest into a posture that relies on a chair or our ligaments versus our balanced and aligned bones and muscles, we can make the body accommodate and compensate.
This can allow for stretching of the ligaments, tightening of the soft tissues and fascia. The result is that when we do return to a typical upright stance in standing or sitting we can notice tugging and pulling, which may be perceived as pain and tightness.
The solution???
1) Recognizing how and when this is happening so we can create awareness around the habit.
2) Use effective techniques like Myofascial Release to relieve that pain and tension held in the soft and connective tissues.
3) Mindful movement - motion is lotion! Find ways to ensure you’re moving your body through exercise and stretching.