Do you slouch? Have you been asked to stand upright and in good posture?
Do you know the way you stand and walk talks a lot about your personality?
What are the benefits of a good body posture:
- Keeps your body, especially the bones in correct alignment so that muscles can be used properly
- Ligaments hold the joints of the spine together. Good posture reduces the stress on ligaments
- Prevents backache and muscular pain.
- Keeps you fresh and energetic
- Contributes to a good appearance.
- Boosts confidence
What can bad posture do?
- Neck and Back pain
- Put stress on your spines
- Fatigue and discomfort
- Make you lose your focus
But what is good posture?
But maintaining a good body posture is not that easy.
What can you do to improve body posture?
- Awareness of your own posture, plus awareness of proper posture which leads to conscious correction
- Stay fit. Stay Healthy. Exercise and eat well
- Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes
- Mind you ergonomics when you sit
- The most important and frequently ignored aspect – are you sleeping correctly?
Yes, how you sleep can have a major impact on your body posture. After all you spend a third of your day in bed. Two important aspects to note here
- Body shape when you sleep
- Do not bend spine too much when you sleep
- Sleep in a comfortable positions
- Take care of the way you position your neck as well
- The mattress and the pillow
Opt for a mattress that provides a good balance between comfort and spinal support. A mattress that retains your body shape. Latex mattress fares the best in this department. What more, if it is made of natural latex – it will be chemical free. It lets air circulate and maintains a good ambient temperature and it is bacteria/ dust mite resistant. Ask for oeko tek and ecoo institute certificates to ensure purity of latex
Opt for a contour shaped latex pillow. They support your spine and head in the correct way.
Change your mattress every 10 years and your pillows every 2 years. Beware of mattresses that sag. Memory foam may be comfortable but will not support your body after a few months of usage. Mattress and pillows are a very important investment you make.
Take care of your body. Live healthy!
