I have a bad habit of slouching. I dont know what to do. I caj't keep my mind on it constantly. I even got a brace but it does me no good. What can i do to break this habit and stand upright all the time. It's embarassing and makes a bad impression on people. Please help!
2007-01-23 11:34:29 · 9 answers · asked by N/A 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Sit up! Use a corset if you must.
2007-01-23 11:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well I use to have the same problem, until my mother made me aware of it. I guess I fixed my posture problem with a secret chinese method... Sleeping on the floor without a pillow. After sleeping on the floor for about 1.5 months, my posture has gotten so much better, but still, when my posture slips my mind, I still tend to slouch, so I guess the way to keep a straight back, straight, is to be constantly aware of your postition too :D!
2007-01-24 18:47:43 · answer #2 · answered by Smhexy Nipples! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you are aware you do it is the first step to the solution. Stand up straight. Do some exercises that will strenghen and tone your stomach, shoulder and lower back muscles. Take care of it now or you will have spine and back pain for life. If you want it bad enough, it's entirely up to you. You are aware of the problem, now do something about it.
Picture yourself slouched over in 20 years. Is that where you want to be?
2007-01-23 11:40:33 · answer #3 · answered by Tellin' U Da Truth! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are braces online that you can buy that will pull your shoulders back and keep you sitting up straight. I have found though the best brace are the ones you get at a hospital for a broken collar bone called a figure 8 brace. Also working out your abs is good for your posture because your abs support your back
2016-05-24 02:19:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. The best thing you can do is to have a pillow with you and whenever you want to sit just put it behind your back. And remember when you don;t slouch you look like a soldier, but when you do slouch you look like a snail.
2007-01-23 11:45:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anaaa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try sitting upright with shoulders back. Considers seeing a Chiropractor if your problem is overly severe.
2007-01-23 11:38:26 · answer #6 · answered by Legsology07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at some Internet pics of people with lordosis (swayback) or kyphosis (hunchback); that'll help improve your posture.
2007-01-23 12:06:50 · answer #7 · answered by Irene G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Buster!.....Just start walking with you back straight, and think of yourself as a soldier, you know since they always walk with their heads held high, lol sorry thats probably no help.
2007-01-23 11:40:15 · answer #8 · answered by Rocker Chick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just keep at it and keep your muscles flexible so that they adapt to the 'new posture'.
2007-01-23 11:37:21 · answer #9 · answered by buster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋