The Importance of Posture
Posture refers to how you position your body when you’re sitting, standing, or lying down. Your posture is the result of habits formed over the course of years. Learn why good posture matters — and what you can do to improve your own posture.
What is good posture?
Good posture is the proper alignment of your body when standing or sitting. Correct positioning involves training yourself to hold your body against gravity with the least strain and tension on supportive structures, such as your muscles and ligaments. Proper posture keeps your bones and joints in optimal alignment and decreases wear and tear on supportive structures. Good posture reduces back and neck pain.
The proper alignment of your spine allows you to move easily so that your body supports your weight without strain. Poor posture can place stress on your tendons, muscles, and ligaments, leading to neck and back pain.
If you suffer from neck and back pain, it may surprise you to know that improving your posture may go a long way in easing your symptoms.
Poor posture impacts digestion. Slouching puts your body in an unnatural position that can impact certain abdominal organs. Stooping or hunching over at your desk or slouching while looking at your mobile device can interfere with proper digestion, increasing the risk for acid reflux and constipation.
If you notice that you get heartburn when slouching, something as simple as sitting up straight may bring relief. Good posture improves muscle and joint function. When you use good posture, your muscles and other structures function properly, helping you to avoid abnormal wear and tear. Improper posture places stress on your joints and can cause them to wear away. This is the most common cause of osteoarthritis, a form of “wear and tear” arthritis…
Posture is addressed in all of the Pilates classes that I run every week. We always begin the lesson with a posture analysis.
Classes are held in Stisted, Mondays 0930-1015, and Zoom 1100-1145, Wethersfield, Wednesdays, 1100-1145 and Coggeshall Thursdays 1100-1145.
Please do get in touch if you would like to find out more about joining the groups.
Marisa
Fitness Pilates Health Coach
https://www.marisaswain-fitnesspilates.co.uk/