Tue 22/Sep/2009

   Tue 22/Sep/2009

   Stretch for Better Posture

   You can achieve better posture by increasing your flexibility and range of motion and strengthening weak muscles. This can be done by embarking upon a regular stretching program. This will help lengthen both your muscles and tendons. This in turn leads to an increased range of movement, which means your limbs and joints can move further before an injury occurs. In short, irrespective of your age, stretching will make your daily living activities easier to accomplish. The good news is that anyone can learn to stretch and achieve better posture, regardless of age or flexibility. The correct way to stretch is to stretch until you feel a slight pulling of the muscle, but no pain. As you hold the stretch, the muscle will relax. As you feel less tension in the joints and muscles, you can increase the stretch again until your muscles feel the same slight pull. Hold this position until you feel the tension subside. The easiest way to stretch and achieve better posture is to use the Posture Pal posture cushion. Posture Pal reduces forward head posture, reduces slouching, stretches the front upper body tissues, stimulates the spinal postural muscles, increases circulation, opens up the chest region increasing respiratory functions, alleviates upper and lower back, shoulder and neck pain; relieves muscle tension; improves posture by aligning head, neck and upper body in correct position; and relieves TMJ. In addition to improving your posture and range of motion, stretching is relaxing and will help you maintain a balance in your body mechanics. For more details please visit http://www.posturepal.com/.
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