Postural Dysfunction: Causes, Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

What is Postural Dysfunction?

Postural dysfunction is a fancy way of saying poor posture.  Poor posture is crucial to address because it means that the spine is consistently being placed in unnatural detrimental positions.  The spine has a natural curve to it that allows the bodies weight to be properly distributed through out the column of small bones that are also protecting the spinal cord.  When the curves natural position are disrupted the joints between the bones in the spine experience excessive stress.  

Postural Dysfunction Causes

1. Weak abdominals
2. 久坐不動的生活方式
3. Occupation that consists of excessive time sitting or excessive time standing
4. Weak upper back and neck muscles

Postural Dysfunction Signs

1. Lower back tucked too far forward
2. Head hunched forward
3. Slouching 
4. Rounded shoulder
5. Hunchback
6. Pushed back shoulder blades

Postural Dysfunction Symptoms

1. 腰背疼痛
2. 頸部疼痛
3. 肩部疼痛
4. Arm pain
5. Leg pain

Postural Dysfunction Treatment

Many patients are not aware of the fact that their pain is being caused by poor posture. Evaluating patient’s habits allows ASTR to be able to properly release scar tissue caused by poor posture, help promote proper posture, and help to strengthen the body. This allows ASTR protocols to not only help patients possibly experience pain relief but even help patients keep pain from coming back.

ASTR treats postural dysfunction in a gentle, effective, and natural way by addressing muscle imbalances, scar tissue, trigger points, fascia restrictions, inflammation, posture, body mechanics which are often the source of the pain. ASTR takes a holistic approach to address the root causes of pain, not just the symptoms. ASTR treatment can be done at home for postural dysfunction.