Hi, I don't have a straight back its quite bent and to be honest it looks weird, I am still very young 19 infact and I’ve been told it’s always good to sort this problem early. I’ve been suggested many things like massages and courses that helps you...
Which is is most effective and has quick results?
2006-10-26 07:13:18 · 11 answers · asked by PTGUY 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The Alexander Technique is based around breaking bad habits, including improving posture and Tai Chi is very good for correcting it too. Meditation may also help, going to a group they will help you sit in the correct posture.
These pages give you a little more information on each plus some links to other pages that should be able to link you to somewhere which tells you where you can learn either in your area.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_technique
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_chi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation
I've not tried the Alexander Technique myself, though it is reported to have result felt very quickly, though more in-class results than out-of class until you've mastered the basics.
I've been doing Tai Chi myself once a week for 5 weeks and I'm starting to feel a difference in my own posture, my back doesn't click and crunch so often now.
I've meditated for a while with a Buddhist-led group, you really do find that the "correct" posture is the most comfortable. One of the guys there started out very hunched over, almost doubled up, he now stands straight apart from a slight rounding of the shoulders.
2006-10-26 13:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by junkmonkey1983 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really do need to see a doctor, but it sounds like scoliosis.
My daughter has scoliosis - a condition of the spine that develops in adolescence for no obvious reason, and means that she has a curve out to the side. Nothing to do with posture. It affected the way she walked and would almost certainly result in pain and disability as she got older. Her knees could end up affected as it made one leg shorter than the other. I had a friend with this who had not got the right treatment and she literally looked like my mother as a result of the pain.
Massage will help a little, but chiropractic is better, unless your masseur is a qualified physiotherapist. It is also quick in results.
Other spinal curves are hump back (kyphosis) and hollow back (lordosis) which should respond to exercise.
Your doctor will offer very little in the way of treatment unless s/he considers the curve extreme in which case it might mean a back operation. What you might think is extreme, they will consider slight.
Less drastic is chiropractic. You may end up having to have once monthly treatments for years, and expect to have twice weekly ones at first. A word of warning - go to a chiropractor recommended by your doctor. As they actively work on the spine you do want someone competent.
Google scoliosis and see what comes up, but a doctor is important to get a proper informed opinion. Try www.spinalcareonline.com/scoliosis.htm for a good picture of what it looks like
2006-10-26 07:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by tagette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start at a gym, and get a trainer to show you some effective exercises for the back. Another tip: Tell everyone you know to prod you between the shoulder-blades whenever they catch you hunching; that will make you get used to keeping you back straight. If you're very tall, be proud of it; raise your head, lower your shoulders, and make sure everybody knows that you're there..... ;oD
2006-10-26 07:31:21 · answer #3 · answered by Malene P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would listen to what the others said...and try to use good posture. Posture alone can help a good bit. It might hurt at first depending on how bent your back is...but do that and see a doctor.
2006-10-26 07:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by Autumn M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definatly Yoga it's all about posture and breathing. you'll learn how to sit and stand straight. And some postures are good for other things too.......
2006-10-26 07:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by blondeicehockeyfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tai'Chi is really good. It has done me the world of good. It has greatly improved my back. Tai Chi also elongates the spine, so not only will your back be feeling great, you will achieve your full height potential. I love being that little bit taller!
2006-10-26 07:23:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take up yoga - you'll soon learn the easiest way to straighten your back and also how to use the whole of your body safely and properly.
2006-10-26 07:23:13 · answer #7 · answered by debbie t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor and practice walking with a stack of books on your head
2006-10-26 07:15:30 · answer #8 · answered by Claire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here a website with some exercise you can do to help improve your posture.
http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778,s1-2-87-23-4710-1,00.html
2006-10-26 07:18:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stand up straight
2006-10-26 07:20:45 · answer #10 · answered by resterrampant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋