Westernport osteopathy
Postural/ Work Related Strain
Osteopathy for Postural And Work Strain
Aching back, creaky neck, painful or swollen wrists? While it might not seem like modern life puts a lot of strain on the body, working at your desk and living a sedentary lifestyle can quickly take its toll. Our bodies are designed to move, but when long hours at work and a stifling commute home become the day to day expectation, it can be challenging to give our bodies what they need.
As for the tradies and blue collar heroes amongst us. You certainly put your body through a lot to get the day done, but repetitive movements and heavy loads can quickly cause aches and pains that simply won’t relent, and may even cause you further harm with time.
What can postural and work-related strain feel like?
Luckily, your osteopath is here to help take the pain and tension out of those postural work strains. Some common work related strains we see include
- Neck and shoulder issues, often due to office roles that involve a lot of desk work
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, especially for those who use computers often
- Lower back pain due to a lot of standing, such as retail roles.
- Repetitive strain injuries due to common movements at work, such bricklaying, pallet stacking or anything that requires a strained movement over and over
- Tight calves and ankle pain due to poor arch support (Think, High heels or your ancient old work boots!)
How can osteopathy assist my postural or work strain issues?
Osteopathy treatment always begins with an overall assessment of your issues, goals and current state of being. From here, we can focus on the parts of your regular lifestyle that are challenging your body in order to relieve symptoms and empower you to reduce the likelihood of injury or pain.
You may be surprised to learn that one area of tension is actually causing you pain in other areas, due to the way they are connected. For example, that tension headache you always get around 3pm may actually be due to your tight shoulder muscles, rather than your neck or eyestrain. When we look at the body as a system, we can swiftly identify the true cause and get to work on correcting it through osteopathic treatment methods like manual therapy alone, or with a mixed combination that includes dry needling, cupping and kinesiology taping.
Osteopathy for work related and postural strain on the Mornington Peninsula
Your body is unique, which is why it is essential to have your individual needs assessed correctly. If you suspect you are experiencing postural or work related strain, simply call us on (03) 5977 7342 to book an appointment with one of our friendly team members at our Somerville Clinic.
