I have lousy posture, and now I'm starting to get back pain too. What are some tips for getting better posture and getting rid of that slouch?
2006-07-20 12:17:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Sit up straight in chairs, walk with your stomach in, chest sticking out, and back straight. At first it'll feel awkward and hard to do, but it will pay off when you have no back pain and good posture
2006-07-20 12:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
well i am a sporty type lady and I struggled with that (im only 13 5'8) and Playing bball has DESTROYED my posture. but My Mom went to the chiropractor b/c a nerve was pinched and a chiropractor could realighin you spine to keep the nerves free of scouliouses(sp?) so look into a chiropracter.
2006-07-21 00:38:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with you. Think our best bet is just to try and sit/stand up straight whenever it occurs to us.
And the brace thing is a bad idea - that will weaken the muscles even more.
They say it takes 3 weeks to make/break a habit. Good luck!
2006-07-20 20:49:21 · answer #3 · answered by lazwatson 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Substitute an exercise ball for your chair--you can't slouch in it, and it helps keep your core activated and makes you use muscles to keep yourself sitting up straight. Remember to keep your shoulders back--don't roll them forward. Also, try yoga--it helps a lot!
2006-07-20 20:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by TheAutumnPhoenix 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
set both feet on the floor, put your back on the back of the chair, put your arms on your lap or on the desk. i had back pains ant they stunk, my doctor told me that i had to get better. It eventually happened but i wanted to go back to my old habits.
2006-07-20 19:23:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear a brace they can help a lot! You can get them at the store and they are just like gel cloth like things and are not that expensive.
2006-07-20 19:21:19 · answer #6 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋