As an executive mom, you are used to pushing through tight schedules, work deadlines, family needs and lots more. So when your back aches going up the stairs or your neck and shoulders feel sore at the end of the day, it’s easy to brush it off as a sign of aging or stress. But here’s the truth: your posture could be quietly driving your pain and most people never make the connection. Countless women don’t realise that their daily posture habits are overloading their spine, leading to unnecessary pain, inflammation and long-term wear and tear. In this blog, lets discuss the connection between poor posture and back, neck and nerve pain.
Poor Posture Creates Imbalance and Strain:
When your posture is off, say your shoulders round forward, your pelvis tilts or your head juts forward, your body has to compensate. These subtle shifts change how force is distributed through your spine.
✅ Why This Matters:
- Your spinal joints start compensating and doing the work your muscles should be doing.
- Over time, this creates friction, inflammation, and pain in areas like the neck, shoulders, mid and lower back.
✅ What You Can Do:
- Begin with a simple posture scan: are your ears aligned over your shoulders? Are your hips level when you sit or stand?
Watch this video to learn ‘How do you know if you have a good Sitting Posture?’
Your Body Adapts—But Not in a Good Way:
When your posture stays off for weeks or months, your body starts to think this is “normal.” The problem? That new normal adds hidden strain to your joints, even when you’re not moving.
✅ What You Can Do:
- Reset your posture daily with intentional movements that realign and rebalance your body.
Sitting Too Long Changes How You Move:
Desk work may be a big part of your day as an executive mum, but sitting for long hours changes your muscle patterns, weakening your glutes, shortening your hip flexors, and limiting joint mobility. The poor spinal and body posture become the ‘new normal’ as the brain adapts to this poor posture.
✅ Why This Matters:
- Your body becomes stiff and imbalanced, making everyday movements more stressful on your spine.
✅ What You Can Do:
- Break up long sitting periods with gentle stretches or movement every 60 minutes.
HERE is a free video guide on ‘Quick and Easy Desk Based Exercises to avoid spinal & joint pain’ These are simple and easy exercises that can be done in under 2-3 minutes while sitting at your desk at work or from the comfort of your home.
Pain isn’t always about age: it is about alignment. You don’t have to live with spinal and nerve pain just because you’re busy or getting older. With a few smart posture habits, you can reduce daily strain, improve how you move, and protect your spine for years to come.
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