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Active Spine and Joint Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach to getting you out of pain and getting you active again.   Here we’ll share more information about what you can expect from our highly experienced medical practitioners as we treat your chronic pain.

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The Link Between Poor Posture & Chronic Pain (And How to Fix It)

If your back or neck hurts at the end of the day, posture may be the culprit. You don’t have to be a gymnast to need good alignment. The truth is, posture affects how your entire musculoskeletal system functions — and when it’s off, pain is the result.

Slouching at your desk, leaning over a phone, and even standing with your weight unevenly distributed puts extra pressure on the joints, especially in the spine, shoulders, hips, and knees. Over time, this leads to inflammation, stiffness, and eventually chronic pain.

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