Short answer: Most posture problems are muscular, not skeletal: chest muscles shorten, upper-back muscles weaken and the head drifts forward. Well-chosen stretching and strengthening exercises plus ergonomic changes make a noticeable difference within weeks.
Common posture problems
- Forward head and rounded shoulders (screen posture)
- Increased upper-back hump
- Increased lower-back arch, belly pushed forward
- One shoulder higher than the other
Why it matters
Poor posture feeds neck and back pain, headaches and reduced breathing capacity. Correcting it early prevents pain years later.
What the physiotherapist does
- Posture analysis and muscle tests
- Stretching for shortened muscles, strengthening for weak ones
- Daily-life advice: screen, pillow, bag
- Home programme and follow-up sessions
