She went to the clinic for a treatment and a doctor prescribes a painkiller injection and gastric medicine to reduce the pain.

However, the pain does not subside. Thus, doctor suggests doing physiotherapy treatment.

She looks upset and feels discomfort during the first visits due to extreme pain.

Based on the assessment done, we found that she had poor posture which her left shoulder lower than her right shoulder, slight forward of head, tightness over neck muscle and shoulder muscle due to her poor posture.

After the physiotherapy treatment such as dry needling and therapeutic massage, she feels much better and able to smile brightly. She is able to move her left shoulder without pain after two session physiotherapy treatment.

“I can move my hand freely and no more pain anymore on my stomach. What had you done?”

– Madam Santhi

Conclusion

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Poor posture will increase strain on muscles, bones and ligaments and may cause injury and pain. Over time, muscle may be either shortening or lengthening.

Muscle then become imbalanced which can cause fatigue, pain and joint stiffness. It can get worsen and lead to degenerative, osteoarthritis and others.

Some people did not aware until it becomes worsen.

Do not regret until it is too late!

So let’s get treated now.

If you want to know more, look for us.

Zureen Atikah
Clinical Physiotherapist
Biorehab Physiotherapy Centre – Kulai

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