Mom Was Right. Proper Posture Is Important To Health

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When mom preaches, we tend not to listen, but when a doctor says it, we pay attention.  Here, Dr Raymond Yip, spinal surgeon at Matilda International Hospital, explains why good health is related to good posture, and how prolonged sitting or a “text head” - tilting the head forward to text or play games on a mobile device, will exert heavy pressure on the spinal area.

Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) is a concept used by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assess how an individual's well-being may be affected over time by a disease, disability, or disorder. According to Dr Yip, impaired posture has been found to be closely correlated with adverse HRQOL measurements, sending a strong message to those who neglect to maintain a proper posture.

A Head Tilt is a Weighty Matter

The ability to carry the head as nature intended seems like something modern day city people have long forgotten, as individuals become engrossed with work on computers and mobile devices.  The repetitive stress can lead to health problems.   “Moving the head forward can increase the weight of the head on the spine by an additional 4.5kg to 13.5kg,” said Dr Raymond Yip, a spine surgeon at Matilda International Hospital.