HOW POSTURE AFFECTS YOUR PRODUCTIVITY
Posture is the way in which you position your body when sitting, standing or sleeping. To improve body posture you need to teach yourself on how to stand, walk, sit and sleep to reduce tension on the body muscles and the borne during body movements like lifting heavy weights.
To attain a good posture you can practice the following;
In a sitting position, consider below for good posture:
Chin tucked in
Shoulders relaxed, down, even and back
Knees and feet pointed forward
Body Weight equal on both sides/cheeks
Head in mid line, on top of and in line with shoulders
Spine in a position where there is no excess aching of the back (neutral position)
Loosen the arms and should hang at your side
Abdominal muscle braced
In a standing position consider the following for good posture.
Your Bottom should be tucked
Knees should be slightly bent and slightly apart
Chin aligned to the floor
Shoulders relaxed, down, even and back
FEATURES OF GOOD POSTURE
Good muscles that are flexible.
Normal body motion especially in the joints.
Strong muscle posture.
Muscles that are balanced on both sides of the spine.
Awareness of your own posture, plus awareness of proper posture which leads to conscious correction
PRINCIPLES OF GOOD POSTURE
Movement
Balance against gravity
Movement patterns - body motion follows the path of least resistance
Compensation - your body moves in a pattern you train and pain trains to move differently.
IMPORTANCE OF GOOD BODY POSITIONING
Bones, joints and muscles coordinate in a more efficient manner.
Holds the spinal joint in its posture.
Reduces wear and tear of moving parts like joints.
Prevents back and muscular pains.
Working More efficiently reduces ligament and muscle fatigue.
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE
Staying active and performing certain exercises that are flexible and have core strength for the muscles, chest and hips. It is good to be conscious when doing the exercises either by having a physiotherapist to monitor the move or by checking your posture in the mirror.
Using posture devices like the posture corrector and knee braces that can help to pull back the shoulders to improve the sitting and standing position.
When sitting on your desk, remind yourself of the sitting position by having external reminders like phone calls or email notifications. Remember to put your devices like computer, keyboards, desk chairs and working surfaces in a position and height that encourages healthful posture.
Carrying extra and heavy weight may increase stress on the spine and muscles, making them strain and pulling the body out of alignment. It's recommended to maintain a healthy body weight.
Get enough support on your buttocks, back and thighs especially when seated. Get yourself a small pillow, place it at the back and ensure that buttocks and thighs are parallel to the floor.
OUTCOMES OF POOR POSTURE
Good posture may be hard and difficult to maintain because of certain factors like stress, the lifestyle we live, pregnancy and many more. The effects that may result from these factors include:
Migraines and tension headaches
Back,Neck, hip,knee, foot and shoulder pains
High blood pressure
Heart diseases such as heart attack/ heart failure/Heartburn
Lung malfunctioning
Sleeping problems/Insomnia
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