Treating Desk Posture Problems with Physiotherapy in London Bridge

Introduction

In today’s remote and office-based work culture, poor posture has become one of the most common causes of chronic pain. Whether you’re working from a coworking space in Southwark or from your flat in Bermondsey, prolonged sitting and screen time can lead to significant discomfort — especially in the neck, shoulders, and lower back.

At Body Restore Clinic in London Bridge, we help office workers correct desk posture issues through targeted physiotherapy. In this post, we’ll explore the most common problems and how physio can help.

Common Desk Posture Problems

Here are a few postural issues we regularly treat:

1. Rounded Shoulders & Forward Head

Caused by slumping over laptops or phones, this leads to upper back tension, neck pain, and headaches.

2. Slouched Lower Back

Sitting with no lumbar support can overstretch spinal ligaments and compress lower vertebrae, resulting in back pain or sciatica.

3. Anterior Pelvic Tilt

Sitting for long periods tightens the hip flexors and weakens your glutes, causing your pelvis to tip forward and strain your spine.

4. Mouse Shoulder & Wrist Strain

Excessive mouse use or poor desk height can cause shoulder tension and wrist pain, often linked to repetitive strain injuries (RSI).

How Physiotherapy Helps

At Body Restore Clinic, our physiotherapists use a multi-step approach:

🧍 1. Postural Assessment

We assess your standing and seated posture, workstation setup, and movement habits. This includes a physical exam and functional tests.

🏋️ 2. Manual Therapy

Hands-on treatment releases tight muscles, mobilises stiff joints, and improves spinal alignment. Techniques may include soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, or dry needling.

🧘 3. Exercise Prescription

We’ll provide tailored exercises to strengthen weak postural muscles (like the core and glutes) and stretch tight areas (like the pecs and hip flexors).

🪑 4. Workstation Ergonomics Advice

We help you optimise your desk, chair, screen and keyboard position — whether you’re at home or in the office.

🔁 5. Education and Habit Coaching

We teach you movement strategies, micro-break routines and posture resets to keep your body moving throughout the day.

Desk Posture Self-Test

Want to check your posture now? Try this quick test:

1. Sit upright in your chair and take a photo from the side.

2. Look for:

   • Head jutting forward

   • Rounded shoulders

   • Slumped or overly curved lower back

If you spot these, you likely have posture habits that physiotherapy can address.

Why Act Now?

Ignoring posture issues can lead to:

• Musculoskeletal pain

• Decreased productivity

• Long-term postural changes

By getting assessed early, you can prevent injury, improve comfort, and boost your energy during long workdays.

Book Your Postural Physio Assessment in SE1

At Body Restore Clinic in London Bridge, we specialise in treating desk-related posture problems with evidence-based physiotherapy. Whether you’re experiencing pain or simply want to improve your posture and workstation ergonomics, we can help.

📍 Book your £49 new patient consultation today:
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FAQs

Q: Can I fix my posture permanently with physio?
Yes — with consistent treatment and habit changes, long-term improvement is possible.

Q: Do I need to buy ergonomic equipment?
Not necessarily. We’ll help you adapt your current setup first, then recommend small upgrades if needed.

Q: How soon will I see results?
Many patients feel relief after the first session. Lasting changes typically develop over a few weeks.