What is Posture?
Good posture is an important part of your long-term health. Ensuring that you hold your body the right way, whether you are moving or still, can prevent pain, injuries, and other health problems.
There are two types of Posture:
Dynamic Posture
How you hold yourself when you are moving, such as when you are walking, running, or bending over to pick something up.
Static Posture
How you hold yourself when you are not moving, such as when you are sitting, standing, or sleeping.
The key to good posture is the position of your spine. Your spine has three natural curves;
neck
middle back
lower back
Correct posture should maintain these curves, but not increase them. Your head should be above your shoulders, and the top of your shoulder should be over the hips.
How posture can affect your health?
Poor posture can be bad for your health
Slouching or slumping over can misalign your musculoskeletal system
Poor posture can wear away at your spine, making it more fragile and prone to injury
Can cause neck, shoulder, and back pain
Increase risk of injury
Can decrease your flexibility
Affects how well your joints move
Affects your balance and increase your risk of falling
Make it harder to digest your food
Make it harder to breathe
How can I improve my posture in general?
Be mindful of your posture during everyday activities, like watching television, washing dishes, or walking
Stay active! Any kind of exercise may help improve your posture, but certain types of exercises can be especially helpful, including Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates and other classes that focuses on body awareness
Strengthen your core, muscles around your back, abdomen, and pelvis
Maintain a healthy body weight. Extra weight can weaken your abdominal muscles, cause problems for your pelvis and spine, and contribute to low back pain. All of these can affect your posture
Wearing uncomfortable and inappropriate footwear can throw off your balance and force you to walk differently. This puts more stress on your muscles and harms your posture
Make sure work surfaces are at a comfortable height for you, whether you are sitting in front of a computer, making dinner, or eating a meal
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