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Mary Joy, DO is one of Tanana Valley Clinic’s Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physicians, with professional interests in neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, including manipulative treatment for headaches and back pain. She treats all sorts of pain complaints, both acute and chronic, in all age groups. Dr. Joy is especially interested in helping athletes quickly return to play, and enjoys treating back pain and headaches during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She also works with newborns for a variety of complaints. In her spare time, Dr. Joy enjoys watching all sports, doing jigsaw puzzles, and spending time outdoors.
Poor Posture Impacts the Whole Body
Poor posture can definitely cause pain anywhere in the back and neck and can have long term effects. Having poor posture puts excessive strain on the spine, the intervertebral discs, and the muscles of the back and can make someone more likely to have degenerative changes in the spine, herniated discs, and muscle or soft tissue strains.
Poor posture can also lead to headaches. Many people these days tend to have their chin pointed slightly upward…
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