Does posture really cause pain? Advice for desk workers

Research hasn’t found one correct posture that prevents back or neck pain, and a slouched position isn’t automatically harmful. Staying in any position for a long time can feel uncomfortable. Changing position regularly and staying active is usually more useful than trying to sit perfectly upright. What does the research say about posture and pain?…

A headache that starts in the neck is called a cervicogenic headache. It is usually felt on one side, and neck movement or certain neck positions can bring it on. Research suggests manual therapy and exercise may help this type of headache, although it may not help other types. A sudden, severe headache needs emergency…

Neck pain is common and often improves with gentle movement and simple self-care. Have it checked if it lasts more than a few weeks, spreads down your arm or comes with numbness or weakness. Get urgent help if it follows a significant injury or comes with a severe headache, fever or difficulty walking. What causes…

Lower back pain is very common and is rarely caused by a serious condition. For most people, staying as active as you comfortably can and returning to normal activities gradually is the best place to start. Get urgent medical help if you develop loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the genitals or back…

A chiropractic adjustment is a quick, controlled movement applied by hand to a joint in the spine or elsewhere in the body. Short-lived soreness or stiffness afterwards is common. Serious complications are reported rarely, but they can happen, and their exact frequency isn’t known. That is why an assessment and informed consent come first. What…