Tue 22/Sep/2009

   Tue 22/Sep/2009

   Tips to Improve Your Posture

   So you want to improve your posture? Good for you. Bad posture can lead to all sorts of problems including jaw pain, neck and shoulder pains, headaches, fatigue and even breathing issues. In extreme cases bad posture can lead to internal organ damage by restricting the blood supply to these areas. Here are a few simple guidelines that will help you improve your posture: 1. Stand up straight. This does not mean that you should tense your body and muscles. Tense muscles will only compound the problem. When standing straight up, ensure that your weight is distributed evenly on your feet. 2. Stretch often. Stretching is critical to improving your posture. An excellent way to stretch is to use a posture cushion that uses gravity to reverse bad and forward head posture. 3. Do exercises that strengthen your core muscles and the muscles across your upper back and shoulders. 4. When sitting, keep your back straight. You never want to slouch while walking or sitting. Slouching forces your head and shoulders forward. 5. Use an ergonomically designed, comfortable chair that promotes good posture. 6. Pay careful attention to your computer posture. 7. When working on your computer, take a break every thirty minutes. 8. Get professional help if you need it. It is never too late to improve your posture. Just because you have bad posture right now does not mean that you have to stay that way for the rest of your life. Follow the guidelines set out above and you will be well on your way to improving your posture. For more details please visit http://www.posturepal.com/.
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