i heard if u slouch that will make u shorter, so how do i know if im keeping my back unslouched?
just make sure its never 'curved'? :S
2006-12-13 16:11:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Dear Ceta:
LISTEN UP IF YOU WANT TO LOOK THREE INCHES TALLER!
Most of the population slouches to some degree, so a 5'11 person with PERFECT posture can look as tall as a 6'2 person that slouches, even if they slouch a little bit.
IF YOU WANT TO KEEP A STRAIGHT SPINE, the first thing you have to do is stand up against the wall.
You heels, rear, and the back of your head must make contact with the wall.
Secondly, you must constantly remind yourself to keep your head held high. I find it's easy to do this by saying to myself: "If I don't slouch, I'll be taller than that person!"
IT WILL BE DIFFICULT AT FIRST TO DO THIS.
However, you'll be grateful once you master a straight spine, or perfect posture, because you'll suddenly be taller than everyone.
Not only that, but you'll have far less neck pain and headaches.
Good luck!
2006-12-13 16:48:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your spine is natrually curved to a degree if your spine were straight you would have many back strains and injuries . the best way to keep from slouching is this . shoulders back neck forward . just think about it through out the day
2006-12-14 00:15:36 · answer #2 · answered by robin_reed15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your spine is naturally curved and should not be straight.
With that said, do not slouch either, when sitting, hold your head straight, shoulders back, stomach in.
2006-12-14 00:14:32 · answer #3 · answered by wandering_canuck 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you raise your arms over your head as though you are hanging by them, its as straight as it gets. Then just bring your arms out to your side and down.
2006-12-14 00:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
practise walking around the house with a book balanced on you head..do this every day..you will soon get into the habit of a good posture.it works !!
2006-12-14 00:14:31 · answer #5 · answered by free-spirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do this with your shoulders......Up, back, and then down. Always sit up straight.
Adam's sign is the test for scoliosis and should have been performed when you were in grade school.
2006-12-14 00:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by drpsholder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
martial arts gives you awseome posture
2006-12-14 00:17:04 · answer #7 · answered by jmc.24 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use a wood plane
2006-12-14 00:13:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋