Good Posture Syndrome – Are You Sitting Too Straight?
Introduction Posture is important—but too much of a good thing can sometimes be harmful. Recently, we've noticed a growing pattern among patients who develop neck and upper back pain while trying to maintain a ‘perfectly straight’ posture. Sounds ironic, right? Welcome to what we now call Good Posture Syndrome. What is Good Posture Syndrome? Many people—whether due to online advice, workplace ergonomics training, or general awareness—are told to "sit straight.” But in trying to maintain that upright position all the time, patients often overcorrect their spinal posture. This causes the thoracic spine (mid-back) to go into excessive extension and the head to jut forward. This imbalance puts extra stress on the cervicothoracic junction—the area where the neck meets the upper back. The result? A persistent ache, tightness, or even burning pain between the shoulder blades and the base of the neck. Symptoms of Good Posture Syndrome Stiffness or dull pain between shoulder blades N...