| Maintaining good posture is really important
for a healthy back. The first thing to remember is to always be aware of
your back. Whenever you are driving in a car or sitting in a chair with a
high back, remember to push your navel back toward your spine, and hold your
torso upright. Slouched shoulders are sometimes a bad habit for many
people who have office jobs, or work at a computer or on the telephone. If
you have a tendency to round your upper back, exercises that retract the
shoulder blades and stretch the chest and front of the shoulders will help.
When standing for long periods of time, check that your abdominal
muscles are
pulled in and your hips are slightly tucked under with your knees relaxed.
Wearing high heels can encourage a sway back which can result in back pain
and fatigue. And finally, check your posture whenever you pass by a mirror
or a reflective window --- it's a good reminder to keep your back straight
throughout the day. |
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