Poor posture contribute to back pain, neck pain and general fatigue
Poor posture contribute to back pain, neck pain and general fatigue.
According to the British Chiropractic Association 32% of the population spends more than 10 hours per day of sitting. It was Research found that 90-degree sitting position causes greater movement of intervertebral discs any sitting position. Without careful consideration and an understanding of how to maintain good posture throughout the day, whether at work or at home, caused by disease can cause muscle the disc and joint disorders and constrict blood vessels and nerves, all of which can contribute to back pain and neck and headaches and fatigue.
How can we consider whether we have good posture?
One method is simply to place before a full length mirror and check your head is straight, shoulders are level, your hips are level, your kneecaps facing forward and your ankles are straight. Then look over your car and check that the head is straight rather than slumped forward or backward, the chin is parallel ground, the shoulders are in line with your ears, your knees are straight and there is a curve forward slightly lower back. It is important to remember that a healthy spine is not a right. The spine inward curve in the neck is outwardly within the chest and lower back. Clearly, if the two curves do not balance to spread the force of gravity, then the muscles, ligaments and joints must work harder to support the weight of the head and body.
Poor posture is usually found in the workplace as we sit to computers in office chairs and talk often inappropriate for mobile phones.
How can we improve posture?
Try to avoid slouching with your shoulders while you work on your computer, carry heavy objects in both hands in front of you rather on one side of the body, do not cradle your phone between your neck and shoulders and try to avoid wearing shoes high heels.
Take a good look at your office and car seats. Make sure it has adequate lumbar support. If not then purchase a lumbar back support, the memory foam products are very effective because they mold to the shape of your body as if it were made specifically for you. Ensure that the angle of the meeting is correct, so that the pressure on the lower back is reduced. corners of the seat, particularly coccyx cut corner seat, can help relieve pressure on the lower back and back pain while sitting. Also, do not sit too long in one position, taking a break and walk around the office, stretch muscles and ensure they do not become more strained.
If you feel you have bad posture, it is time to exercise the weakening of the body to rebuild muscle strength so that it supports your skeletal structure effectively.
Visit a physiotherapist, osteopath or a personal trainer create a program designed specifically for you, offering a range of strengthening exercises for the lower body and heart and corrective stretching and extending back.
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Disclaimer: Professional independent medical advice should be taken before acting on any information given in this section.
Angus Macnab BR
Hons BSc Medical Biochemistry
References:
www.spine-health.com: Good posture helps reduce backache
www.bigbackpain.com: good posture habits
www.exercise.about.com: Strengthen your heart
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