Want to know the secret to looking smarter, taller, healthier and more confident. The secret is improving your posture. Yes, it has been proven that others perceive people who have good posture as being intelligent, having positive self-esteem and stronger, fit individuals. Scientifically, having good posture improves your overall health, makes breathing easier and helps alleviates neck, shoulder and back pain.
We all fall victim to ignoring our body positioning at some point throughout the day. The advancement of technology has changed various ways we work and communicate; allegedly making our lives ‘simpler’. But when it comes to our body mechanics, using these devices puts our spine in positions that produce poor alignments and inefficient muscle engagement. Repeating this day after day sets us up for injury and chronic pain. Being aware of what good posture looks like is crucial to ensuring good mechanics.
Below are some tips/exercises to assist in keeping your spine healthy and mobile:
Each day check in and be aware of your posture when standing, sitting and walking.
Keep your weight down, excess weight exerts a constant stress on your joints, making the muscles work harder which eventually weakens them.
Exercise regularly; exercise promotes strong and flexible muscles that naturally keep your spine in proper alignment.
Protect your back when lifting or carrying heavy items. Bend your knee and lean forward from the hips, paying attention not to round your back.
Come see us for more information and exercises on standing tall and keeping your spine in alignment.
