How Is Your Posture?

“Stand up straight!”

“Stop slouching!

We all used to hear that as children, right? It’s even more important now, later in life.

Check in with your posture right now. Where are your shoulders? Are they up in your ears? Are they rounded forward? For most people they are, so don't feel bad.

Parents might tell their kids to correct their posture more to instill pride and project confidence. But good posture is about a lot more as you become an adult and beyond.

As we age, our bodies are “de-volving” into a more rounded, slumped posture. Not only does that add years to our appearance, but it also contributes to joint and muscle misalignment, which creates bad movement patterns. Continue with those, and pain and injury aren’t far behind.?

For many, the slouching starts due to an occupational hazard: sitting behind a desk for decades.

The body will conform to those positions that it is most frequently in. As you sit in a chair, the body assumes a forward head posture with hunched shoulders. Hip flexors also are contracted and shortened. Even our breathing can become restricted.

Try this: Take a long deep breath in through your nose. See and feel how your chest expands and your shoulders roll back, creating the desired tall, upright posture.?

The rounded haunch is common but not inevitable. You can prevent or correct it.?So focus on breathing, stretching, and strengthening your core to maintain a solid base.

And be sure your regimen includes at least a couple of exercises where you’re pulling those shoulders back, like rows. Yoga and Pilates exercises are also excellent for strengthening posture.

All of those will get you or keep you standing tall. Mom would be proud :)

Talking to myself with this tip too,

-Joe

PS- Whenever you are ready, here are three ways I can help you on your journey.

1.?More Core Is In Store

Our next class that starts on Monday, March 13th is going to be heavily focused on strengthening and toning the core muscles. Not only to look better but also to relieve/prevent lower back pain and make everyday activities easier.

If you would like to join us, please reply and type?More Core?and I will give you all the details.

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