In this article on posture Dr. Robyn covers:
- Dr Robyns top tips for Great Posture
- A summary of the Benefits of Good Posture
- A summary of the Adverse effects of Poor Posture
- Illustrated examples of poor posture at the work desk
Top Tips for Great Posture and Poise
- Ensure you use a proper bed and pillow (if needed seek professional advice)
- Correct ergonomics at work, home and in the garden directly impacts your body and posture
- Strengthen your anti-gravity muscles and abdominal muscles
- Get your nervous system checked by a chiropractor - YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM CONTROLS YOUR POSTURE!
- Ensure you are breathing correctly
So what are your anti gravity-muscles? They are the Posterior back muscles- lats, rhomboids triceps, posterior deltoids, your quadriceps ( front thigh muscles) in your legs. Talk to a chiropractor at your next visit about which of your muscles may need more exercise to further improve your posture.
Benefits of good posture and poise
The benefits of good posture on the body and its function are many. Some benefits include:
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- Better Health
- Better Balance and Poise
- more accurate perception of the world and clear vision
- Less falls
- Better breathing → better oxygenation of the brain
- Less aches and pains
- Improved efficiency
- Better clarity of thought, better productivity and creativity
- You will look fitter and younger with better posture
Adverse Effects of Poor Posture
- It’s harder work just to remain upright
- Poor Posture can Lead to nervous system and mental fatigue →less energy, more fatigue
- More susceptible to aches and pains due to excessive loading on some joints, ligaments and muscles
- Poor posture can Reduce blood flow to some areas and therefore reduced nutrition to those areas and organs
- Your body starts to react from a less than optimum biochemical, physical and emotional state
- More prone to health problems
- May Exacerbate degeneration of the spinal column.
ALSO
See our website under Drs tips for “Correct breathing tips ” and “how to check your breathing”
