Postural Physiotherapy
Prevention and Rehabilitation of Postural Problems
Posturology is a multidisciplinary science that studies the relationships between body posture and certain somatoform pains.
Posture is the position that the body assumes in relation to the physical environment it is in and based on the forces acting on it, altering its balance, whether static or dynamic.
Gravity, along with pushes, pulls, and even the slightest but prolonged rotations, forces the body to compensate with adaptations starting from the point where the force acts and reflecting in nearby areas, eventually affecting the entire body. When these compensations exceed the physiological level, postural errors arise, sometimes seemingly insignificant, leading to significant pathologies such as joint overloads (arthropathies), stiffening of elastic tissues (tendinopathies), or nerve compression (neuropathies). These conditions are always associated with acute and debilitating pain.
Posture is also the way the body communicates and is closely related to proprioception, emotional state, and internalized conditioning.
The causes of postural problems can be of various natures. In some cases, they are congenital formations, hereditary characteristics, or other pathologies and dysfunctions that operate from birth or arise due to trauma. In other cases, the origin can be attributed to unhealthy lifestyle habits related to hectic rhythms, incorrect eating habits, sedentary lifestyle, or excessive use of technology.
A particular case of postural disorder is scoliosis, in which deviations of the spine are observed. These are treated differently based on the severity level: mild forms are treated with rehabilitative gymnastics, intermediate forms are addressed by combining physiotherapy and braces, and severe forms require a surgical approach and specific rehabilitation. Scoliosis can be congenital, hereditary, or arise during physical development. Young people are often affected because their spine, being mobile and rapidly growing, is particularly sensitive to forces affecting its balance.
At Kinetic Center, postural well-being is ensured by specialized professionals who determine the most suitable and effective program for each body and age for the restoration of balance, flexibility, and well-being. Visit the website pages dedicated to pediatric physiotherapy and scoliosis, call, or send a message for accurate and detailed information.
The Benefits of Postural Physiotherapy
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Improves body balance and alignment
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Prevents and treats posture-related problems
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Promotes overall well-being
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Improves mobility and flexibility
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Reduces pain
Our therapists for
Postural Physiotherapy
Carlotta Paredi
Orthopaedic physiotherapist and Therapeutic Pilates instructor.
