Abstract

A REVIEW OF THE WRONG POSTURE ON PRITHAVAMSHA (THORAX & LUMBER REGION)

Pankaj Singh MD Scholar*, R. K. Gautam, Vishal Verma, Madhavi Goswami, Naresh Chaudhary and Gyanendra Dutt Shukla

Abstract

Prolonged sitting in wrong posture is a part of sedentary lifestyle. Many occupations which require prolonged sitting & standing activities seems to cause spine disorders resulting in neck or back pain or pain radiating to arms. Performing certain movements after prolonged sitting could result in a low back and musculoskeletal injury. Prolonged sitting leads to change in thoracic curvature, lumber curvature and mis alignment of spine with tightness of the back muscle it can cause a decrease in range of motion and can lead to different musculoskeletal problems. Prolonged sitting can decrease spine height and increase the lumbar range in form of lordosis.

Keywords: Pristhavamsha, spine curvature, Wrong posture, Lumber lordosis, kyphosis.