Posture, both good and bad, absolutely can have an impact on osteoarthritis. How does bad posture affect osteoarthritis? Chronic bad posture places abnormal chronic stresses on your body. These stresses make it harder for your muscles to take the pressure off your joints-and your joints end up paying the price. For an easy example, consider your head and neck.
Your head weighs a little more than 10 pounds - or slightly more than a bowling ball. Your neck...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Decerebrate posture is an abnormal body posture that involves the arms and legs being held straight out, the toes being pointed downward, and the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesPain - neck; Neck stiffnessConsiderationsNeck pain is discomfort in any of the structures in the neck. These include muscles and... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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