By Carol Harblin (CHHC)
Who knew that one simple improvement to your body could create so many health benefits? The one improvement is better posture.
That's one area most people suffer. Let's look at the facts. Most people are hunched in front of their computers or slouched on the couch texting messages on their phone. I don't think many people sit straight when they drive a car either.
Much of the physical health detriments people complain about is primarily due to bad posture.
No way!
But really...it's true.
When you sit with your back straight think about the organs and intestines that are also inside. How efficient do you think they can work if you are crumpled up in a slouched formation?
What can you hope to see with better posture?
- Better digestion. As you sit tall with a straight back, you are also tightening your core muscles in your abdominal area. You also allow more space in your core area for your organs to work more efficiently. So, your body's plumbing can rid its waste out of your body better. And, who knows, as you continue your good posture and you tighten your core muscles, you could shed that computer belly too! That's motivating!
- Better bones. Your body's skeleton supports your weight and your body's whole mass (inside and out). Wouldn't it make sense to keep your bones more aligned and adjusted so that it can maintain your proper frame?
- Headaches. The more aligned your posture, the more you allow your blood and your lymphatic system to flow better. When your neck is bent or slouched, you are not allowing the blood and fluid to pass with ease - therefore backing up pressure, resulting in a headache. Ever realize that some headaches often follow from too much strain after computer time?
Become more aware of your body and feel your body begin to slouch. When you do, sit up and stretch and put your chin up. Looking up at the ceiling will help to remember to straighten up your back.
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Who knew that one simple improvement to your body could create so many health benefits? The one improvement is better posture.
That's one area most people suffer. Let's look at the facts. Most people are hunched in front of their computers or slouched on the couch texting messages on their phone. I don't think many people sit straight when they drive a car either.
Much of the physical health detriments people complain about is primarily due to bad posture.
No way!
But really...it's true.
When you sit with your back straight think about the organs and intestines that are also inside. How efficient do you think they can work if you are crumpled up in a slouched formation?
What can you hope to see with better posture?
- Better digestion. As you sit tall with a straight back, you are also tightening your core muscles in your abdominal area. You also allow more space in your core area for your organs to work more efficiently. So, your body's plumbing can rid its waste out of your body better. And, who knows, as you continue your good posture and you tighten your core muscles, you could shed that computer belly too! That's motivating!
- Better bones. Your body's skeleton supports your weight and your body's whole mass (inside and out). Wouldn't it make sense to keep your bones more aligned and adjusted so that it can maintain your proper frame?
- Headaches. The more aligned your posture, the more you allow your blood and your lymphatic system to flow better. When your neck is bent or slouched, you are not allowing the blood and fluid to pass with ease - therefore backing up pressure, resulting in a headache. Ever realize that some headaches often follow from too much strain after computer time?
Become more aware of your body and feel your body begin to slouch. When you do, sit up and stretch and put your chin up. Looking up at the ceiling will help to remember to straighten up your back.