Posture Clinic Brisbane

A postural strain develops when the body is held in the same poor position for long periods or repeats the same movements without adequate support. Desk work, laptop use, phones, and cramped environments all contribute. Over time the body begins to adapt to these demands, placing ongoing stress on the head, neck, back, and supporting structures. This is one of the most common reasons people seek help at our clinic.

Posture is widely discussed but rarely understood. It influences far more than appearance. It affects how you move, breathe, digest, and function day to day. Posture plays a role in energy levels, mood, interactions with others, and the efficiency of major body systems, including breathing, digestion, circulation, and hormonal regulation.

Research shows that movement and posture are linked to both health outcomes and life expectancy. Postural age is different from chronological age. It can predict risks such as falls, fractures, heart disease, diabetes, and other systemic issues.

At Head Above Healthcare’s Posture Clinic, we use postural neurology to assess how well your nervous system is supporting your posture. This approach provides objective, measurable insights into your sensory system, movement, balance, coordination, and alignment. The findings guide a tailored treatment and management plan.

Your Postural Neurological Assessment will include detailed testing and measurement. These results are then compiled into a clear report that outlines the state of your posture and a practical plan to improve it. The goal is long-term postural competence and the ability to move with strength and ease. Postural decline has increased in recent decades as technology has advanced, but with the right intervention, your posture can be restored and strengthened.

We look at posture from both a structural and neurological perspective. Once your starting point is identified, we combine hands-on treatment, alignment work, and brain-based exercises to retrain your system and reclaim your natural postural design.

Symptoms of Postural Strain

The symptoms of postural strain include:

Stiffness/tightness in the neck, back and shoulders that are not relieved with a massage or stretching
Lower back pain due and hunching
Hunched appearance
Reduced range of motion in the neck
Headaches
Poor mechanical respiration
Loss of vertical height
Fatigue
Digestive issues
Reduced self-awareness and self-esteem
Transient reduction in cognitive ability
Causes of postural strain

Ergonomic factors are a major contributor to postural strain and include:

Inadequate chair height and/or back support to prevent slumping
Prolonged driving or sitting in a couch/other seating conducive to slumping
Unsuitable computer set up (i.e. mouse/keyboard too far away, monitor too low/high)
Unsuitable office organisation (i.e. phone, stationary equipment etc. out of reach, too low/high)
Fatigue/insufficient breaks from sitting or other straining activities
Lack of an ability to exert dynamic postures such as sitting and standing at will or accessing regular postural breaks

Treatment and Management

Your practitioner can assist to relieve and reduce the potential for future postural strain in a number of ways, including:

Education to increase your awareness of posture and ergonomic contributors to poor posture and postural strain
Identification of ergonomic and lifestyle factors to eliminate the causes of postural strain
Modifications to workstations or training
Osteopathy or Myotherapy treatment of muscles & joints for relief of tension & improved flexibility
Prescription of stretches and exercises to improve posture and reduce postural strain

Why is Head Above Healthcare the best choice in Brisbane for your Posture Improvement?

We bring strong clinical experience, clear assessment tools, and a practical approach to helping you improve posture and long-term function. Our clients value the clarity, support, and consistent results they receive throughout their treatment.