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Moving with confidence
By Penny | June 24, 2007
At work
-One must utilize an ergonomic chair which fits the back perfectly whenever possible. A good chair will definitely help in posture correction and it will most definitely give the best comfort for a long day’s work.
- Make sure that you are seated with your back against the seat and your knees at your hip level. Your shoulders should be parallel to your hips.
- Do some stretching every once in a while, just make sure your boss is not looking.
Carrying baggage
-Unless it’s absolutely necessary, try to leave some of the usual things that you bring during trips to lessen the weight of your baggage.
-If you’re using a backpack, make sure that you put the heavier items close to your back. This will result into better support and less back aches.
-Make sure that the handles and straps of your bags and backpacks are padded and wide. This will give extra support to your shoulders and back.
-The weight of a backpack should never exceed 15 percent of the person’s weight.
-Use backpacks which have hip straps
Everyday Living
-Avoid shoes with heels, the shorter the heels of the shoes, the better it is for your posture. Flat shoes are great for a person’s posture since heeled shoes can alter a person’s center of gravity which could result into a worsened body posture.
-Exercise regularly. There is no alternative to stretching and doing some cardio-vascular training every now and then. Exercise will help the body become stronger and build much needed back support.
Sleeping
-Avoid sleeping on your stomach. Sleep on your back or on your side.
-If you prefer sleeping on your back, you can opt to put a pillow under your knees to help align your spine. This is also good for blood circulation in the legs.
-If you prefer sleeping on your side, hug a pillow between your legs.
-Avoid those fluffy, over-sized pillows. They can be the cause of early morning neck pains.
Developing a good posture requires an alteration of the common things that one does everyday. However hard it may seem, it is still worth it, not only does it add up to one’s self confidence, it also a healthy physical practice.
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