New research finds slumped posture not such a pain in neck after all
Date Time New research finds slumped posture not such a pain in neck after all Curtin University research in partnership with the Raine Study has cast doubt on the popular belief that having a slumped posture while seated can lead to neck pain. Published in ‘Physical Therapy’, the research found females in late adolescence who sat in a slumped position compared to upright posture had a lower risk of experiencing persistent neck pain as a young adult. Lead author, Dr Karen Richards from the Curtin School of Allied Health, said generic public health messaging that urged people to sit up str...