In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I’m diving into the most common ergonomic mistakes dental clinicians make — and the exact corrections that will help you start the new year with less pain, better posture, and more confidence in the operatory.

This solo episode breaks down years of assessment experience and everything I personally struggled with early in my career—the same habits that led me straight into chronic pain. If you want to feel better in 2025, these are the habits to stop today.

In this episode, I cover:

• The #1 posture mistake fueling neck and back pain
• Why the wrong clock positions are wrecking your body
• The exact height your patient’s mouth should be
• How death-gripping your instruments leads to injury
• Why circulation is everything (and what instantly improves it)
• Microbreaks, movement, standing, walking & blood flow
• Out-of-operatory habits: sleep, diet, protein, inflammation & exercise
  
  

If you want to start feeling better, working safer, and building a body that lasts throughout your career, this episode is your roadmap.

To watch on YouTube, click here

Links for mentioned resources:

Free Posture Mini-Course

Ergo Courses + Monthly Club Membership

Microbreak Download

Corrective Exercise Specialist (for clinicians)

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Polished Posture. The information shared in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making significant lifestyle changes.  

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