Posture Correction
Do you need help improving your posture? From watching movies on the couch to sitting at the computer at work, there are a lot of activities that are creating a lot of problems on our backs! 80% of Americans experience some kind of neck or back discomfort in their lives. Low back pain is also the number one cause of disability in the world. Poor posture is believed to be a primary culprit behind these horrible facts.
Our spinal posture supports everything we do with our body. When the human movement system is in proper alignment, stress is minimized on the tissues, muscles can produce force efficiently, breathing and circulation of bodily fluids are optimal. To put it simply, the body can function at its best! The desired position we all seek to achieve is referred to as ‘neutral’. It is the natural resting harmony of our joints. How the body comes to rest is important. Posture can help us understand movement and plays a huge role in our nonverbal communication. Take a look at the difference below:
Posture Checklist
- Set the arch of the foot so your weight is evenly distributed
- Align the second and third toe with the knees
- Hips should be neutral with your rib cage tucked down
- Natural spine – avoid hunching, extension and reaching
- The shoulders should be drawn down and back
- Center your head on the shoulders
- Chin should be tucked – not up or down, but right in the middle
- Keep the eyes forward
