Is good posture enough?

People often still have back pain while sitting with a back support. This is because there are three main components to spinal pain: Load, Movement, & Posture. Load is the weight one puts through his/her spine; Movement refers to the effect of excessive or inadequate motion on the body's circulatory and neuro-musculo-skeletal system; Posture refers to the curve of the spine.

Not everyone can avoid back and neck symptoms by correcting their posture. Cushions can only improve one's Posture.

If you exhibit any of the following symptoms, you may need more than good posture support from your spinal care product.

• impaired tolerance for upright postures (weight-bearing loss)
• inability to stay in one posture, even a good neutral posture, for prolonged periods of time (constrained posture intolerance)
• discomfort when furniture or supports come in contact with your body (pressure intolerance)

If good posture reduces or helps you control your back or neck symptoms, a Back Designs trained product consultant can help you find the best product fit. If not, talk to your health care practitioner or seek additional evaluation and assistance from the Back Designs physical therapists. In some cases, a comprehensive fitting evaluation may be necessary.