As a child I was often told to “sit up straight” by my parents and teachers. Its fair to say now that neither had an excellent understanding of good posture, but isn’t it strange how mothers know best!?!
In essence, good posture keeps muscles in balance and your body well aligned, allowing optimal efficiency of body systems. On the other hand, poor posture places abnormal weight on joints and stresses muscles and tendons, and often leads to pain.
Furthermore, poor posture does not adequately support internal organs, circulation is hampered which creates an environment favourable for disease!
A great analogy is to think of your fluid flow like a river. Muscles act as pumps to move fluid through your body. When good posture deteriorates muscles cant effectively pump fluids. When the river flows the water is clear and pleasant. Compare this with a stagnant pond and you will notice the difference. Imagine all those nutrients you are eating from a good healthy diet not reaching the areas we need them due to a lazy sitting posture?
With this in mind take a look at yourself in a mirror. Project a line through the middle of your ear, through your shoulder, through your hip and through your ankle. Are they in line? Does your head protrude forward, do your shoulders slump forward, does your belly stick out? These are all indications you may need to stretch and strengthen certain muscles.
Think about how you are sitting and standing today and report back. Even just a small improvement in posture can re-energise a person and for those who are more interested in aesthetics can be the key to that ever elusive flat stomach.
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