Good Posture is Good for You

Why Good Posture Is So Good for You

At one time or another since childhood, we’ve probably all been told to sit up or stand tall. Well, maybe it’s time to learn just why good posture is so important. Good posture – also known as neutral spine – is important for balance. When we have good posture, the muscles surrounding the spine are balanced and support the body equally. As a result, our bones and joints are in optimal alignment and wear and tear on the joints that support us is minimized. In fact, good posture has a wide range of health benefits. From our pain levels to our self-confidence, our posture impacts more than we think. To begin AdventHealth Shawnee Mission offers with, it reduces back and neck pain, two classes designed to help you increases spine health and improves improve your posture: Intro to Posture muscle and joint function. Conditioning and Pilates Perfect Surprisingly, good posture even Posture. For class dates and to register, impacts digestion. For example, stooping visit AdventHealthKC.com/Wellness. or hunching over at your desk or slouching while looking at your mobile device can interfere with proper digestion, increasing the risk for acid reflux and constipation. Here’s a quick way to check in on your posture: When you’re sitting, your feet should rest flat on the floor, with even weight on both hips. Your back should be mostly straight. Your shoulders should be back but relaxed and your ears should line up over your collarbones. When standing, your legs should have a slight knee bend so you’re not hyperextending or locking your knee joints.

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