How to Really Keep a Good Posture in 17 Steps?
Remember how your mom always told you to keep a good posture by standing up straight? She knew what she was talking about! When you slump and slouch, the bad posture that results is a leading cause of back and neck pain, aching shoulders and even headaches. As you might suspect, sitting or standing for long periods with bad posture stresses and strains muscles throughout your body, eventually leading to muscle imbalances as they become progressively used to being out of proper alignment. Plus, poor posture has also been linked to conditions you’d probably never associate with a little bit of slouching, like:
Increased feelings of depression Lower energy Problems at work, because you appear less confident Slowed digestion and constipation Increased risk of premature death, diabetes and heart disease Making you look fatter Decreased circulation Lower self confidence Increased stress
What is Poor Posture? Three Common Examples Millions of Americans have chronically poor posture, and virtually everyone has improper posture at one point or another. If you have back pain, neck pain or tense muscles, there’s a good chance your posture could be improved. If you’re wondering, what, exactly, constitutes poor posture, here are some of the most common examples: