Bottom Line: Posture is described as the position that your body maintains while standing, sitting, or lying down. Most experts would agree that "good" posture reduces the stress on your spine by balancing the load placed upon the muscles and ligaments that support it. Why it Matters: Good posture is essential because it helps you keep your bones and joints in proper alignment. This helps reduce the wear and tear on your joints and can decrease the strain on the ligaments that support … [Read more...] about Improving Your Posture to Keep Your Spine Healthy
Posture
Is there a perfect posture?
Bottom Line: "Sit up straight and stop slouching!" You've likely heard this since childhood, but is there such a thing as perfect posture? The answer is a bit complicated. The latest research shows that it may be more important to think about a "balanced" or "dynamic" posture than perfect posture, and we're also discovering that our ability to change positions and move may be more critical than our static position while standing or sitting. Why it Matters: Your posture is made up of a … [Read more...] about Is there a perfect posture?
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