I'm not the best at sitting up straight and standing up straight. I slouch only a little bit but its so annoying. It doesn't look very good. Its just hard for me to sit up straight. Any tips?
2007-12-19 01:33:40 · 3 answers · asked by Sarah 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Pilate's Exercise, check it out.
2007-12-19 03:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard because your muscles are weakened from the slouching. Once you continue to do it correctly, your back won't hurt as much and you will have a slight increase in energy.
Standing = Keep hips, back and shoulders aligned. Pull shoulders back to alleviate the stress on your upper back and neck.
Sitting = It's best for your legs if you DON'T cross them, or sit on them. Level your back with your hips and keep your shoulders back like you do with standing.
2007-12-19 01:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jewels 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Postural Restoration. There are some neck retraction exercises which can help and basic ergonomics. Proper back support when sitting is essential. I like to think of a string attached to the top of your head pulling upward.
2007-12-19 11:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋