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Oct 27, 2017 · Learn how to hold your body the right way, whether you are moving or still, to prevent pain, injuries, and other health problems. Find out how posture affects your spine, muscles, joints, balance, digestion, and breathing, and get tips on improving your posture in general, sitting, and standing.
Jan 24, 2017 · Learn how good posture can improve your balance, prevent injuries, and enhance your performance in various activities. Find out the physical reasons for poor posture and the exercises to correct it.
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- Do a posture check. Share on Pinterest. Stand against a wall to check your posture. You should have less than 2 inches between the wall and your neck and back.
- Do Child’s Pose. Do 5 minutes of Child’s Pose, morning and night. Child’s Pose helps lengthen and stretch the spine, which is used to slouching after years of bad posture.
- Add Standing Forward Fold. Start with 2 minutes of Child’s Pose and then practice 30-second intervals of Standing Forward Fold for 4 minutes. This pose deeply stretches the hamstrings, stretches the hips, and can help release any tension in the neck and shoulders.
- Add Cat-Cow. Share on Pinterest. Follow this stretch sequence in the morning and at night: Hold the active Child’s Pose for 1 minute and the Standing Forward Fold for 2 minutes.
- Jenna Jonaitis
- Reduced low back pain. Sitting or standing in a slouched position for prolonged periods of time stresses your lower back. More specifically, it puts pressure on the posterior structures of the spine, including the intervertebral discs, facet points, ligaments, and muscles, explains Strang.
- Fewer headaches. “Poor posture can contribute to tension headaches, due to increased muscle tension in the back of the neck. Often if we correct our posture, we can reduce muscle tension and improve our headaches,” says Strang.
- Increased energy levels. When your bones and joints are in correct alignment, it allows the muscles to be used as they’re intended, so you’ll have less fatigue and more energy, explains Griffith.
- Less tension in your shoulders and neck. A forward head posture puts strain on the upper back, shoulder, and neck areas. With proper alignment, the joints and ligaments are less stressed and less subject to chronic overuse, explains Griffith.
Oct 18, 2023 · Learn what posture is, how to maintain and improve it, and why it matters for your health. Find out the difference between static and dynamic posture, the best ways to align your spine, and the common myths and facts about posture.
Jul 13, 2023 · Learn how to do yoga and stretching poses that can help you correct your posture and reduce muscle pain, stress, and fatigue. These exercises can also improve your balance, strength, and mental health.
Learn what good posture is and how to achieve it with simple exercises and tips for home and work. Find out what causes poor posture and how to prevent or correct it.
