Key Takeaways
Poor posture can cause back, neck, and head pain, but adjusting how you sit can help prevent discomfort.
Regular mobility, core-strengthening, and bone-supporting exercises can help improve posture and reduce pain.
Seek medical care if these adjustments don't help with posture.
Prolonged poor posture can lead to backaches, headaches, neck pain, and overall stiffness, which may become more persistent as you age and the wear and tear of degenerative changes starts to set in.
Improving your seated and standing postures and implementing mobility and strength training routines can help reduce related symptoms.
1. Adjust How You Sit
Many posture problems are linked to a sedentary lifestyle: spending too much of the day sitting. For some, this is unavoidable. However, there a