Upper back pain
As our body’s main goal is to move, prolonged sitting postures in the car, at work or during hobbies can contribute to upper back pain.
Below are a few tips you might find helpful when managing upper back pain.
Before you start your journey to recovery, understand more about your pain here →
Desk assessment
How often do you sit for more than 2hours without getting up to move?
If your work station is not set up correctly this could exacerbate your upper back pain.
P+R Physiotherapy is able to provide ergonomic assessments and guidance for your workplace, which can help to alleviate pain.
DESK AIDS I WOULD RECOMMEND:
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Yoga at your desk
Finding it hard to find a reason to get up and move? Follow this perfect desk yoga sequence created by Jade Cole- Yoga’na Flow.
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Car Assessment
Is driving triggering your upper back pain?
If your set up is not personalised to you it could be aggravating your neck, upper back or lower back pain.
P+R Physiotherapy would include a car assessment to provide guidance on small adjustments that can make a big difference.