tips for correcting posture? most creative (but real and not rude) responses will get best answer!?

Question

all great answers so far....I've heard of something you can wear (probably on a tv infomercial, but hey if it works.....) that helps (no not a girdle)...had anyone else heard of something like this? if so where can I find one?

Answer 1

When you are sitting keep the shoulders back and relaxed and suck your belly button in towards the spine. Everytime you exhale pull the belly button in. Here is an exercise that will help with posture by strengthen both your abdominals and back muscles.

The Plank:
on your stomach place your elbows on the floor and hands in front of you forming a triangle - lift yourself up so you are on your elbows and toes (knees are fine if you can't do toes) - keep the back straight and hips lifted but not too high - suck the belly button up into your spine - hold for a count of 10 and release - rest and go back up holding for a count of 15 and release - rest and continue to add 5 to your count until you get to 30

Answer 2

A good chiropractor. Sometimes bad posture is caused by your spine getting misaligned over time from slouching in a chair over the years (as most teenagers do). It's difficult to stand and sit straight if your spine isn't curved correctly.

Another tip I learned from "How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships" by Leil Lowndes: When you walk, pretend you are a circus performer hanging from one of those trapeze swings by your teeth. Imagine how elongated your body would be and how high you would hold your chin. Now try walking like that for a few minutes. This will help you with your posture.

Answer 3

i am recovering from a slipped disc and have taken advice regarding posture from a physiotherapist. i use a rolled up towel to support my lumbar region and sit in a chair that has a high back. i do exercises to stretch my back and find the most comfortable position is to lie on the floor with my lower legs resting on the sofa cushions - looks a bit weird but really rests my poor aching back. only problem ..... in that position i can see all the bits of dusting that i normally miss (sigh!)

Answer 4

The old book on head. Sit straight up in a chair, never slump, hold your head down, don't cross your feet or legs, bend the knees when bending down or picking up anything, hold shoulders back toward side.

Answer 5

Walking with a book on your head (not kidding) and strengthing you abdominal muscles help support your back.
The local chiropractor can also be a wealth of information.
"Force of Will: Vigilant attention to standing up and sitting up straight."

Answer 6

Try to balance a book on your head while you walk. Old trick but it works great!

Answer 7

I think you should exersise more in try to sit straight in go to a chrioprastical clinic to get it relaxed.