Why Bad Posture Undermines Your Long-term Health
Have you ever noticed the curious phenomenon that as you grow up, at one point you actually start growing down?
If you’ve reached your mid-fifties or later, go ahead, measure yourself. Chances are you’ll discover something peculiar. You’ve shrunk. Perhaps just half an inch, perhaps an inch, perhaps even more. So, what’s the big deal? You’ve always [...]
The Poor Posture Cascade
Bad posture affects more than just your good looks. Poor posture is often a precursor of back pain. The structural changes created by bad posture overload the muscles of the back or the intervertebral discs; this is a common precursor of numerous types of back conditions and back pain.
The effects of bad posture go further [...]
Yoga May Help Reverse Bad Posture and Prevent Hunchback Syndrome
Concerned about developing an unflattering curvature in your spine as you get older? Many people find that they become increasingly hunched over as they get older. Even if they try to stand straight, they find themselves slumping back again after a short while.
If this describes you, you might consider wearing a posture brace throughout the [...]