Yes, collapsed upper back posture causes asymmetrical loading through the pelvis in sitting which places a tremendous amount of stress on the lumbar spine. We refer to this as a rotated pelvis posture. Once we start to bias to one site bone (ischial tuberosity) we will always prefer that side over the other. Over time this bias results in hypermobile SI joints on the side opposite the bias, this can lead to sciatica and/or piriformis syndrome. Especially if you are a leg crosser. This slight joint misalignments in the pelvis and low back alter the positioning of the hip socket which can negatively affect the knee. The effects of these misalignments are magnified when you stand up and walk. Untreated this can result in IT band syndrome (runner's knee) and patellar tendonitis. They also put you at risk for a meniscal tear.

That depends on the source of the knee pain and if you have postural contributions to your knee pain. You cannot go wrong with posture correction exercises to start you on the right path to treating the foundation of your knee pain. The goal of your posture correction exercises should not be limited to just improving your ability to get into neutral spine alignment but rather condition you to function from neutral spine alignment. When you can function with your upper back stacked and your lower abdominals are conditioned to keep your pelvis in its neutral position you will have symmetrical loading through the knees. Then see a rehabilitation specialist for more specific exercises and/or stretches that may be appropriate to condition your knee for your individual lifestyle. Completing the Healthy Posture System will restore healthy loading through your low back, hips and knees. Physical Therapy on Demand is the exclusive reseller of the Healthy Posture System video library.

That depends on the source of your knee pain and if you have postural contributions to your knee pain. Trying to treat knee pain with stretches alone will often not relieve your knee pain. The reason being, the tight muscles around your knee are being told to be tight by the nervous system in response to some faulty alignment at the hip or knee causing a faulty loading pattern through the knee. It is advisable to start with a posture restoration program if you have collapsed upper back posture or any faulty loading patterns in your hips or knees. The goal of your posture correction exercises should not be limited to just improving your ability to get into neutral spine alignment but rather condition you to function from neutral spine alignment. When you can function with your upper back stacked and your pelvis in its neutral position you will likely have less knee pain. Completing the Healthy Posture System will restore healthy loading through your low back, hips and knees.

Faulty loading patterns through the hips and knees secondary to collapsed upper back posture and collapsed pelvis posture is a common source of knee pain. Telehealth physical therapy with a medical practitioner experienced in posture correction and knee pain rehabilitation can be highly effective within a model that pairs video instruction with weekly online coaching sessions to confirm healthy movement principles are being applied to replace faulty loading patterns with symmetrical loading.

There are upper thoracic spine mobility exercises you can do with a foam roller to improve your ability to function with a stacked upper back posture and neutral spine conditioning exercise that condition you to function with your pelvis in its neutral position. This restores healthy loading through the lumbar spine, hips and knees. The goal of your posture correction exercises should not be limited to just improving your ability to get into neutral spine alignment but rather condition you to function from neutral spine alignment. When you can function with your upper back stacked and your pelvis in neutral position you will likely have less knee pain. Knee specific strengthening exercises can then be added to restore healthy loading through the knee during daily activities, fitness, and sport. Completing the Healthy Posture System will restore healthy loading through your low back, hips and knees.

Yes, the Healthy Posture System can help you treat the foundation of your knee pain if you have faulty loading patterns in your low back, hips or knees. The Healthy Posture System has 12 levels of progression, each with lifestyle modifications that ensure a complete transformation of your posture. It does not just restore your ability to get into healthy posture (neutral spine alignment), it conditions you to perform your daily tasks without losing healthy posture. Completing the Healthy Posture System will restore healthy loading through your low back, hips and knees. Physical Therapy on Demand is the exclusive reseller of the Healthy Posture System video library.

No, not if you have an active knee pain injury that limits your ability to perform daily functional tasks. You will be referred to Physical Therapy on Demand for a Tele-PT Posture Screen to confirm whether the Healthy Posture System is appropriate for you and which of the 12 levels of progression is the most appropriate starting point for your needs. The Healthy Posture System video library is password protected. Passwords are distributed during online coaching sessions and only when you have demonstrated the ability to perform all the exercises of the next workout in progression without losing neutral spine alignment. Lifestyle modification must also be reached in order to progress to the next level of the Healthy knee Program within the Healthy Posture System. Anyone can complete the Healthy Posture System that does not have an active pain condition self-guided by going to [www.ptondemand.com](http://www.ptondemand.com/)and purchasing a DIY Basic subscription. You will have to upgrade to a Prevention Plus subscription to access level 4 video content to ensure a safe transition back to functional fitness without faulty loading patterns in the spine, hips and knees.

How you sit can play a huge role in knee pain, especially if you are a "leg crosser". If you sit with a collapsed upper back, you likely have a rotated pelvis. Once we start to bias to one site bone (ischial tuberosity) we will always prefer that side over the other. Over time this bias results in hypermobile SI joints on the side opposite the bias. The effects of these misalignments are magnified when you stand up and walk. If the pelvis is collapsed on one side, the hip has to rotate out of its neutral position to get out of the way. This can cause an impingement at the hip and/or faulty tracking of the patellae (kneecap). The Healthy Posture System will guide you through 12 levels of progression, each with lifestyle modification milestones to address all aspects of your daily life. Your progression through the Healthy Posture System is based on both demonstrated abilities and visual evidence of lifestyle modification such as raising your monitor, or the purchase of a wedge pillow or foam roller to support upright sitting posture. Completing the Healthy Posture System will restore healthy loading through your low back, hips and knees.