Posture

Posture (Good & Bad)

What is posture?

Posture is the position in which you hold your body while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie so as to place the least strain on muscles and ligaments while you are moving or performing weight-bearing activities.

Good posture helps you in the following ways:

• Keeps bones and joints in the correct position (alignment) so that muscles are being used properly.
• Helps cut down on the wear and tear of joint surfaces (such as the knee) to help prevent the onset of arthritis.
• Decreases the strain on the ligaments in the spine.
• Prevents the spine from becoming fixed in abnormal positions.
• Prevents fatigue because muscles are being used more efficiently, which allows the body to use less energy.
• Prevents backache and muscular pain.

Preventive Care