Tag: Postur

What is Spinal Stenosis?

January 5, 2020

Okan Keleş

Spinal stenosis is the condition where the spinal canal (the channel through which the spinal cord passes) or foraminal canals (the canals where nerves exit the spine) narrow, causing compression on the nerves. Stenosis is divided into acquired and developmental types. Developmental stenosis is a congenital condition where the canal is narrower than normal for various reasons. Acquired stenosis, which is most common in the 60s and 70s, is divided into foraminal stenosis, which develops with facet joint hypertrophies (joint enlargements) following disk degeneration, and spinal stenosis, which develops due to hypertrophy (enlargement) and loss of elasticity of the ligamentum flavum (yellow ligament) that runs inside the canal. Although acquired stenosis usually develops with age, it can be seen at much younger ages due to excessive use of the spine, poor posture, repetitive flexion (bending forward) movements with insufficient muscle strength that put excessive strain on the ligaments, and prolonged periods in flexion positions. Stenosis patients usually have difficulty standing or walking for long periods and feel the need to sit down shortly. In this respect, sitting in a hunched, poor posture is a flexion posture, which can pull the age of stenosis formation to the 40s, especially in people like office workers who spend 8-9 hours a day sitting. Therefore, poor sitting posture not only causes joint or muscle pain but also leads to chronic spine problems. We will discuss the harmful effects of poor sitting posture and a sedentary lifestyle in future posts... Sit up straight, exercise, and consult your physiotherapist for complaints...

Poor Sitting Postures

January 5, 2020

Okan Keleş

Among the pains experienced by people who spend most of their daily time sitting, such as office workers, the most common are neck and lower back-hip pains. Especially in those with asymmetrical sitting habits, sitting by putting the body weight on one hip over time causes decreased mobility in the sacroiliac joint (the junction of the hip and lower back-tail) and lumbar facet joints (the joints between the lumbar vertebrae), degradation of the surfaces of these joints, and osteoarthritis (calcification) over time. Asymmetric load and hypomobility (immobility) also impair the nutrition and properties of the discs. In addition, it affects the balance and health of soft tissue. The harms of poor sitting posture and hypomobility to both the musculoskeletal system and general health will be detailed in our future posts. In the meantime, take care of yourself, move around, and consult your physiotherapist for your complaints.

Joint Pains in Office Workers

September 6, 2013

Okan Keleş

Today, a large number of office workers experience chronic pain over time in many joint areas, especially in the lower back, neck, and back regions. Due to reasons such as static posture, poor ergonomic conditions, and lack of exercise habits, joint pain that initially starts vaguely becomes more serious over time if not treated. Staying in the same position for a long time causes spasms in the muscles and the formation of hard-painful points (trigger points). The spasming muscle locks the joints in the area, causing blocks. These blocks lead to joint pain and, over time, to dysfunction (loss of function) of the joints. With manual therapy, these joint blocks are opened, and muscle spasms are treated using special relaxation methods. When the opened joint starts to perform its normal function, the pain and the feeling of difficulty in movement disappear.