How Poor Posture Happens
Poor posture is easy, whereas adapting habits of good posture often requires conscious effort. Most people do not think about their posture until someone brings it to their attention. The benefits of good posture far outweigh poor posture.
You could say that poor posture habits have followed trends in society. Children carry heavy backpacks, adults lug briefcases and bags to work, and many people spend hours hunched over a computer screen at work or at home.
Poor posture is not only a bad habit, but it can lead to back pain and neck pain.
Change takes willpower. However, the rewards of good posture are well worth the effort. You will feel great, and you will look taller and appear more confident!
What Does Good Posture Look Like?
The body is straight, but not robotic. Good posture looks something like this: The ears, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles align in a straight line. If you hung an imaginary plumb line from the earlobe, the line would hang straight through the middle of the anklebone.
Good posture means there is musculoskeletal balance. This balance helps to protect the joints in the spine from excessive stress. Good posture also guards against injury and possible deformity, and it can even help prevent back pain and neck pain.
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