Remember
that good old reminder of your mother to stand up straight and not to slouch.
When it comes to posture, she knows it the best!
Slouching
or stooping strains the muscles and ligaments, causing back pain, headaches and
other problems. It is through a strong and stable spine that a healthy posture
can be achieved. A healthy back has 3 natural curves:
- An inward or forward curve at the neck (cervical curve)
- An outward or backward curve at the upper back (thoracic curve)
- An inward curve at the lower back (lumbar curve)
In this
age of too much information, figuring out the right posture can be quite a task.
With maximum time spent in front of the computer we hardly get to move around.
Unless you maintain the proper postures, several problems in the bones and
muscles can be quite alarming. However, here’s the ultimate solution to all
your queries regarding that perfect posture.
Proper Posture:
1. Keeps bones and joints in the correct alignment so that muscles are being used properly.
2. Helps to fight arthritis.
3. Prevents the spine from becoming fixed in abnormal positions.
4. Fights fatigue because muscles are being used more efficiently, allowing the body to use less energy.
5. Controls backache and muscular pain.
6. Contributes to a good appearance.
1. Keeps bones and joints in the correct alignment so that muscles are being used properly.
2. Helps to fight arthritis.
3. Prevents the spine from becoming fixed in abnormal positions.
4. Fights fatigue because muscles are being used more efficiently, allowing the body to use less energy.
5. Controls backache and muscular pain.
6. Contributes to a good appearance.
Best Postures for Your Back:
Good Standing Postures
1. Stand straight and tall with your shoulders back.
2. Keep your head level in line with your body.
3. Pull in your abdomen.
4. Let your hands hang naturally at your sides.
5. If you have to stand for long periods of time, shift weight from toes to your heels or from one foot to the other.
Good Sitting Postures
1. Adjust the height of your chairs so that your feet rest flat on the floor and your thighs are parallel to the floor.
Good Standing Postures
1. Stand straight and tall with your shoulders back.
2. Keep your head level in line with your body.
3. Pull in your abdomen.
4. Let your hands hang naturally at your sides.
5. If you have to stand for long periods of time, shift weight from toes to your heels or from one foot to the other.
Good Sitting Postures
1. Adjust the height of your chairs so that your feet rest flat on the floor and your thighs are parallel to the floor.
2. Don’t
cross your legs. Your ankles should be in front of your knees.
3. Keep
your upper back and neck comfortably straight.
4. Keep
your shoulders relaxed – not elevated or pulled backward.
5. Try
to avoid sitting in the same position for more than 30 minutes.
1. The
best postures for lying down may vary, depending on your symptoms. No matter
what position you lie in, the pillow should be under your head, not your
shoulders.
2. Try
to sleep in a position that helps you to maintain the curve on your back.
3. When
standing up from the lying position, turn on your side, draw both knees and
swing your legs on the side of the bed.
4. Sit
up by pushing yourself up with your hands.
5. Avoid
bending forward at your waist.
Self
care is the key to maintaining proper postures. The lower back bears most of
your weight, so proper alignment of this section can prevent injuries. Therefore,
regular exercise and adjustments in standing, sitting and sleeping habits can lead
you towards a healthy life.
Dr. Shabtab Khalid
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