to sit up straight at the dinner table? Or when
she would tell you not to slouch while watching
had paid a little more attention to her requests for
perfect posture?
of the day, could use a gentle reminder to maintain
good posture.
gravity play havoc with our skeletal system and muscles,
resulting in the typical forward head, rounded shoulder,
and bowed-out low back posture that many of us assume
throughout the day.
by back and neck pain, headaches and a general feeling of
fatigue than their more erect counterparts.
the next time you are in front of a full-length mirror. Take a
front, side, and if possible back view to get the full picture
of what your posture is like.
to toe passes through the ear, the tip of the shoulder, the
hip bone on the outer thigh, just behind the knee and just
in front of the ankle joint.
driving a car, watching television, standing in line or
walking down the street are just a few examples of activities
that we all do on a routine basis. All of these activities can
lead to poor posture habits.
we tend to slouch. Our head leans forward, we round our
shoulders, and we sink ever so deeply into our chairs,
bowing out the low back.
do to help their poSture?
and maintaining good posture takes time and practice. Start
by finding what it feels like to have your head, shoulders
and low back in proper alignment as mentioned above.
This may feel very awkward, stiff, or upright. Initially, good
posture may even feel uncomfortable.