Well of course it is and in an ideal world we would all have it, but did you know that contrary to popular belief, good posture does not mean keeping your spine totally straight.
Trying to keep your back fully straight to maintain good posture is exhausting and can be detrimental to your back, by constantly tightening your back muscles, you end up straining it in the process.
When you are in the right posture, it should feel almost effortless to maintain the position. When you stand, your weight of your body should be evenly distributed across the balls of feet (not the heels or the front).
Take a minute and examine your current posture in front of a mirror (full-length if possible; otherwise get one that allows you to see at least the upper half of your body). Does it fit the description of a good posture? If not, spend a few seconds to adjust your posture before you vote and find out the key motivation to improve your posture.
Why is it important to your health? Good posture helps us stand, walk, sit, and lie in positions that place the least strain on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement and weight-bearing activities, it’s a great ‘tool’ to prevent pain. Learn how structural balance with Neuromuscular therapy can help
“A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.” Morihei Ueshiba
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