Posture Ball.

Have you considered using a posture ball (also known as a pilates ball) as part of your back pain management?

The Posture ball is a very helpful tool in the management of back pain and neck pain - and I recommend it frequently to my clients. The ball can be used as a seat, or as a tool for exercising your lower back.

Posture balls are more commonly described as Pilates balls or gym balls.

Using the correct size ball for your height and weight is very important. If you use a ball that is too big or too small for you, you may do more harm than good to your back or neck.

Posture balls come in three adult sizes:

55cm suitable for people who are up to 155cms.

65cm suitable for people who are up to165 cms.

75cm suitable for people who are up to 175cms.

Furthermore, the correct posture exercises and techniques are equally important in order to avoid doing more damage to your neck or back.

In my own physiotherapy practice, I frequently see people who have been doing exercises with their posture balls and have been doing more harm than good to their spines. So, please be sure that you have the correct size ball for your height and weight, and are doing the correct exercises.

Posture balls are excellent seats if used correctly. If you have the correct ball for your height your posture will be enhanced by it, once you use it correctly.

The beauty of sitting on a posture ball is that you obtain an active sitting posture as if you don’t sit correctly you will fall backwards off the ball. So, once sized correctly your posture ball will encourage you to hold yourself in an active posture, providing you with automatic back strengthening exercises.

What is the correct amount of time to use posture ball each day?

The correct time to use your posture ball will vary depending on your health and weight. However, generally I advise people to use their ball regularly and daily for up to 2 hours at any one time. Unless you are in great health I would not use it for more than 4 hours a day. Seek professional advice if you are unsure.

Also - you can see examples of the lumbar support office chair here.

Or - have a look at the cheaper option - The Lumbar Support Roll here.

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