Correct posture

To check how well your posture is, take a look at yourself in the mirror. Shoulders are pushed forward, and the back is hunched, as ifare you carrying a heavy bag? No, that will not do. Raise your chin and straighten your shoulders - you'll see, even breathing becomes easier. There is another way to check the correctness of posture. Stand with your back to the wall, leaning against her with the whole body, only the heels will move forward about 7 cm. Now try to stick your hand between the waist and the wall, while your shoulders and head should still touch the wall. If you succeed, then the posture is correct.



With a correct posture, the body weight is distributed evenly, and you stand firmly on both feet. The chin and thorax are raised, the shoulders are straightened, the stomach is drawn in, and his muscles are slightly tense. Knees should be straightened. Some women who do not know how to wear high-heeled shoes go about on their half-bent legs - which immediately spoils their posture. But you do not need to strain your muscles and try to stand exactly like a tin soldier - you will not achieve anything. Stay calm and even slightly relaxed, but do not let down your shoulders and do not bother your back.



Why do we need the right posture? The formation of a correct posture is important not only for beauty. Incorrect posture can lead to pain in the lower back, overstrain of the muscles of the shoulder girdle, violation of the anatomical structure of the spine, and in the elderly - to osteoporosis. It is fraught with dangerous consequencesPosture at school age, when the spine is not yet fully formed. It can lead to curvatures of the spine - scoliosis (lateral curvature), kyphosis (round back, "hump") and lordosis (bending the spine forward). Curvatures of the spine, in turn, cause diseases of internal organs, the normal arrangement of which in the body is violated.



Incorrect posture occurs for several reasons. Often the formation of a correct posture is hinderedteenage complexes associated with appearance. The guys who started growing faster than their classmates, and as a result were higher than them, and also girls with an early-formed breasts often hump, trying to hide their "unlikeness." And schoolgirls, who did not grow tall, start to walk on their heels early, which also leads to violations of posture. Often the reason for the violation of posture is that a person is not sitting properly in the workplace (at school, work or just at home at the computer). Admit to yourself how often you sit at the computer, leaning to the left and leaning your cheek on your arm?



It is very important to form and maintain a correct posture. Since most of us lead a sedentary imageit is very important that the chair and the table are comfortable and ensure the correct position of the spine. In more detail, we dwelled on this in an article on the correct organization of the workplace. If, on the contrary, you have to stand for a long time, periodically lift one leg and put it on a chair to give the spine a rest. Do not sit too long in one place, be sure to take small breaks and warm up. You can even just diligently stretch, not getting up from the table, and again start to work.



To maintain a correct posture, you canput a small pillow under your waist or a tightly rolled towel, and if you have a tired neck - there are special headrests. For women with lush breasts it is very important to choose the right bra that will support the breast well, will not pull the shoulders forward and cause stooping, will give the correct position to the spine. Do not abuse high heels - they break balance and create a load on the lumbar spine. It is very important to sleep properly - an orthopedic mattress and a comfortable, not too soft pillow will help you maintain your posture.



To create and maintain proper posture, you can do special exercises. But the most important thing in maintaining a correct posture is constant self-control. At first it will not be easy for you to monitor yourself,Shoulders and will strive to descend, and the back - to bend. But gradually you will learn to keep your back straight, without even noticing it, and correct posture will become your constant companion.



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