Sore back? Your bad posture may not be to blame after all, experts say
Many of us have been told that good posture makes us healthier and less susceptible to injury, and that bad posture leads to aches and pains down the line. But several researchers and clinicians say that, actually, there’s not really much evidence to support these commonly held beliefs.
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![Posture-correcting devices are supposed to help people have a more aligned and upright posture. But some experts say that having a more upright posture likely won't help people alleviate their back pain. A girl in a white T-shirt wears a posture corrector on a white background.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7238506.1718731383!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/posture-corrector.jpg)
Many of us have been told that good posture makes us healthier and less susceptible to injury, and that bad posture leads to aches and pains down the line. But several researchers and clinicians say that, actually, there’s not really much evidence to support these commonly held beliefs.