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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.
- It adds to the stress on your spine. That puts a strain on the bones, muscles, and joints you need to hold your backbone in place. But lousy posture isn't just bad for your back.
- A great way to prevent posture problems? Stand up tall. You'll feel better and look better -- slimmer, even. Pretend you’re standing against a wall to measure your height.
- It's comfy to slouch -- maybe even lean back and swivel a bit. But it’s a posture no-no. Try this instead: Sit all the way back in your chair. Place a small, rolled-up towel or lumbar cushion behind your mid-back to protect your spine's natural curve.
- On your smartphone all day long? Take a minute to stretch your neck. When you tilt your head down to check messages it really strains your spine. Over the course of a day -- or year -- that can add up.
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.
- 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.
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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Apr 14, 2020 · Learn what good posture is and how it can reduce back pain, headaches, tension, and more. Find out how to do 12 exercises to strengthen your core, back, and neck muscles and improve your posture.
Apr 5, 2024 · Learn how to improve your posture with simple exercises like wall angels, pelvic tilts and head pulls. These exercises can help you correct your posture, ease aches and pains and prevent injuries.