How to fix your posture: practical tips for every day

Many physiological states in the body depend on emotions. If a person is depressed and upset, he looks accordingly: the shoulders are lowered, the gait is tired, the neck is concave into the shoulders. And a cheerful person, who has a good mood and positive emotions prevail, will never lower his shoulders and head down, his gaze will rush upward, in this case the posture is even, there is not even a hint of curvature. Today, due to a sedentary lifestyle and constant sitting at the computer, urban residents suffer most from curvature of the spine. Many people wonder how to correct their posture and whether it is possible at all. Osteopaths say that posture correction is possible, but it is a long process of re-educating yourself and your habits. But nothing is hopeless

Find out:

what determines posture,
how interrelated are posture, emotions and habits,
how to fix your posture once and for all.

Cause of stoop: what determines posture

In fact, there are many causes of spinal curvature, ranging from genetic predisposition to lifestyle. Let's pay attention to 3 main reasons that work in the first place.

Why do people slouch

Having a bad habit of squeezing the shoulders, pulling the neck in and rounding the back.
Weak abdominal and back muscles.
Stress, low self-esteem, when a person is afraid of everything, does not believe in himself, negative emotions prevail.

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To straighten your back and

keep an even posture, you should first find out what contributed to the curvature of the spine in your case. If emotions and negative thoughts are the culprits for a crooked back, start building a strategy for self-development and growing a strong personality in yourself. If a weak muscular corset is to blame for everything, sign up for gymnastics, do exercises to correct your posture at home, that is, strengthen your spine. Well, if the curvature of the spine was due to a bad habit of sitting incorrectly, reconsider your lifestyle and slowly begin to get used to the correct position to stand, sit and lie down.

Hidden links between emotions, posture and habits

If it is wrong to sit at a table for a long time, walk hunched over, stand leaning on one leg, the spine will bend and kyphosis will develop. And when the body gets used to the question mark position, it will not be so easy to straighten your back. The moment will come when the body will be comfortable with a rounded back and retracted shoulders, the muscles in this position will be most relaxed. Thus, if you set yourself the goal of – to achieve a healthy spine and a beautiful gait, you should start with a simple – review the recommendations on how to correct your posture and choose the most suitable for yourself.

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Posture disorders and exercises to help correct them

Eradicate a bad habit – this is not a matter of one day, for this you should be patient, and the right attitude and physical exercises will help you achieve a royal posture instead of a crooked back. To reshape the habitual image of a comfortable body position, study what position of the spine should be.

For a proper posture while sitting at your desk, place a book on your head and sit with it for as long as possible.

At first, the muscles may even ache from the unusual load, but daily exercises will help to accustom your back to keep straight while working at the computer.

You can also use a book to get the correct walking position, or you can use a posture corrector. Use a wall to help your body remember how to stand properly. Stand near a wall so that your heels, buttocks, shoulder blades and back of your head touch the wall, try to stand like this for as long as possible every day. In addition to posture training, willpower is also trained in this way.

Watch people around you in the park or on public transport. If a person is depressed, upset, and all the force of negativity presses on the top of his head and shoulders, they involuntarily sink, his eyes look down, as if they are looking for shelter. On the contrary, a joyful and happy person involuntarily straightens his back, rushes his crown to the sky, as if he wants to take off. Emotions and appearance are so interconnected that this fact is worth paying attention to. Answer yourself honestly: how much positive and bright thoughts are in your life, and how much negativity and depressive states.

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The more a person is happy and in a calm state, the better he feels and the faster the posture acquires the correct position.

Osteopathic advice: how to correct posture

How can you help your back to keep the correct physiological position in order to align your posture? We have compiled a list of recommendations from specialists for posture correction that you need to remember and put into practice.

 How to fix your posture:

There is no life without movement – make it your rule. Hiking about one hour,
1. Nordic walking, skiing, morning jogging, gymnastics, yoga – there are many ways, choose your favorite activity and improve your posture.
   
Mood for positive – only positive emotions, self-confidence will give strength to the posture and it will not be so difficult to straighten the back.
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Create comfort: in the workplace (comfortable chair, correct desktop height, elevated computer monitor to eye level), in the bedroom (comfortable mattress, orthopedic pillow, comfortable resting position).

Health and mood in general depends on the correct position of the back, so doing

gymnastics for the spine even at home – will be an invaluable help to the body in the struggle for excellent health.

Posture – it is not only an external assessment of a person, but also an indicator of physiological and emotional health. Take care of your posture and it will repay you with a beautiful walk!