Tips for Maintaining Good Posture Throughout Your Life
October 25th 2006 00:03
If you are not careful, as you age, bad habits such as slouching and the lack of exercise will lead to poor posture. The complication of poor posture includes back pain, spinal dysfunction, joint degeneration, rounded shoulders and potbelly. You can improve your posture and spinal health by keeping your three natural back curves in balanced alignment.
Keep your weight down:
Excess weight exerts a constant forward pull on the back muscles and stretches and weakens muscles in the abdomen.
Avoid staying in one position for long period of time:
Inactivity causes muscle tension and weakness.
Firm mattress and good pillow:
Sleep on a firm mattress and use a pillow under your head just big enough to maintain the normal cervical-neck-curve. Avoid using oversized pillows or several pillows.
Exercise regularly:
Exercise promotes strong and flexible muscles that keep you upright in a proper postural position.
Protect your back by using good body mechanics:
Bend your knees when picking something up or putting it down. Carry a heavy object by using two hands and keeping the load close to your waist.
Wear comfortable and well-supported shoes:
Avoid continuous use of high heeled or platform shoes, which distort the normal shape of the foot and throw the back natural curves out of alignment.
Walk in good posture:
Keep head erect with chin parallel to the ground. Allow arms to swing naturally, and keep feet pointed to the direction you are going.
This article is extracted from EzyHealth & Beauty 2004
Keep your weight down:
Excess weight exerts a constant forward pull on the back muscles and stretches and weakens muscles in the abdomen.
Avoid staying in one position for long period of time:
Inactivity causes muscle tension and weakness.
Firm mattress and good pillow:
Sleep on a firm mattress and use a pillow under your head just big enough to maintain the normal cervical-neck-curve. Avoid using oversized pillows or several pillows.
Exercise regularly:
Exercise promotes strong and flexible muscles that keep you upright in a proper postural position.
Protect your back by using good body mechanics:
Bend your knees when picking something up or putting it down. Carry a heavy object by using two hands and keeping the load close to your waist.
Wear comfortable and well-supported shoes:
Avoid continuous use of high heeled or platform shoes, which distort the normal shape of the foot and throw the back natural curves out of alignment.
Walk in good posture:
Keep head erect with chin parallel to the ground. Allow arms to swing naturally, and keep feet pointed to the direction you are going.
This article is extracted from EzyHealth & Beauty 2004
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