Postural Restoration & Body Mechanics

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What Is Postural Restoration & Body Mechanics?

Postural restoration focuses on correcting asymmetries and imbalances in your body’s alignment and movement patterns that contribute to pain and dysfunction. Body mechanics involves learning how to move your body safely and efficiently during daily activities to prevent injury and fatigue.

Common issues addressed:

  • Chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain

  • Muscle imbalances and tightness

  • Poor posture and forward head position

  • Recurring joint pain or injury

  • Difficulty with lifting, bending, or twisting movements

  • Fatigue during physical activity

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How We Treat It

At CHA Physical Therapy, we develop individualized programs that target your specific postural and movement challenges. Our approach emphasizes muscle balance, alignment, and educating you on healthy movement habits.

Our therapy may include:

  • Postural assessment and correction exercises

  • Breathing techniques to support core stability

  • Functional movement training for daily activities

  • Manual therapy to release tight or restricted muscles

  • Ergonomic and body mechanics education

  • Strengthening and flexibility exercises tailored to your needs

Each treatment plan is customized to help you regain optimal function and prevent future injury.

Frequently Asked Questions on Postural Restoration & Body Mechanics:

  • This therapy addresses a range of issues stemming from physical imbalances. This is particularly relevant today, as prolonged use of electronic devices can lead to "tech neck," which strains the spine and supporting muscles. Common issues we treat include:

    • Chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain

    • Muscle imbalances and tightness

    • Poor posture and forward head position

    • Recurring joint pain or injury

    • Difficulty with lifting, bending, or twisting

  • Postural restoration focuses on correcting asymmetries and imbalances in your body’s alignment and movement patterns that contribute to pain. Body mechanics training involves learning how to move your body safely and efficiently during daily activities to prevent injury and fatigue.

  • We develop individualized programs after conducting a thorough postural assessment to identify your specific challenges. The approach emphasizes achieving muscle balance, correcting alignment, and educating you on healthy movement habits for long-term success.

  • Your therapy program is customized to help you regain optimal function and may include:

    • Postural assessment and correction exercises.

    • Breathing techniques to support core stability. Your diaphragm is a key core muscle, and training it with controlled breathing can improve stability.

    • Functional movement training for daily activities.

    • Manual therapy to release tight or restricted muscles.

    • Ergonomic and body mechanics education.

We’re dedicated to getting you back to your best.

Through customized physical therapy programs and compassionate, expert care, we set the bar higher for what rehabilitation can achieve.

Getting Here

Our Midtown Studio is on 32nd Street, just a few blocks from Penn Station.

34th PENN Stn.
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TREATMENT HOURS

Monday9AM - 7PM
Tuesday9AM - 7PM
Wednesday9AM - 7PM
Thursday9AM - 7PM
Friday9AM - 7PM
Saturday9AM - 7PM
SundayClosed

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