How to know if you have a bad posture?

Posture is something we all take for granted. We assume that as long as we are sitting upright, standing tall or lying flat, our back is A-OKAY! Unfortunately, this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Most of us have terrible posture and don’t even realize it!

Bad posture can lead to numerous health issues like chronic pain in different body parts; it can affect your breathing pattern, digestion system, mood swings (who likes constant discomfort?), stress levels, plus put unnecessary strain on specific areas of the body.

So how do you know if you’re one of those ‘posturously challenged’ people? In this article we’ve got some tips and tricks to help you determine whether your posture needs improvement or not. Let’s dive in head first – but straighten up as we do!

The Straight Facts

To start with – let’s clarify what good versus bad posture looks like since many of us might incorrectly think they have perfect postures without actually knowing what a healthy stance should look like.

Good posture involves maintaining appropriate alignment where gravity exerts minimal force on certain structures including muscles tendons etc., when seated or standing. It helps maintain balance during physical activities such as walking running jumping et cetera.

In contrast bad posture usually has certain characteristic features such as:
Slouching
Rounded shoulders
Protruding tummy/an exaggerated curve at waistline region
Forward head tilt
Uneven hips/tilted pelvis

Don’t worry though – there are various ways you can check yourself at home to see whether your form needs adjustment:

Tips On How To Check Your Posture At Home

Your “home office” chair probably isn’t built for ergonomic success.Instead,try these simple tests out right now:

The Wall Test

  1. Stand straight with your back facing the wall.
  2. Touch your heels, glutes and shoulder blades against it as you assume what you believe looks like a “normal posture”.
  3. Now slip one hand between the wall and lower back region.
  4. If there is little to no space remaining then well done! You have acceptable posture.

The Mirror Method

1 .Stand in front of an upright mirror preferably not wearing baggy clothes.
2. Observe whether your spine looks diagonal (ick!). Instead it should form a vertical line from head down to hips.
3.Check if both shoulders level up or not/not hunched forward or too far backward?
4.If standing for long periods,examine feet; don’t prop on one foot alone!

How To Improve Your Posture

Life isn’t perfect – some things are out of our control such as scoliosis- but we can always train ourselves to improve the ones that can be altered through lifestyle changes: Enter Good Postural habits!
It won’t happen overnight but remember that every small change counts.

  • Workout With Purpose and Variety -Engage in exercises aimed specifically at strengthening both upper and lower body parts.Resting regularly while working stationary prolonged hours with relaxation manoeuvres will help (think neck/shoulder rolls). Diversify workouts weekly monthly never sticking strictly to cardio strength training based only routines!
  • Step Away From Devices -Be aware of sitting positions while scrolling social media or telecommuting.The correct desk/chair height computer monitors’ positioning could save your poor eyesight too! Always take short intermittent breaks stretch limbs getting moving around again.In simpler words-Take time off screen…and maintain distance when using them too!
  • Wear Comfortable Shoes And Clothing That Fits Properly-Tight ill-fitting apparel causes discomfort that leads often into wrong postures.Stretchy breathable clothes must be a bonus as well- if you want to amp up the athleisure wardrobe!no more excuses not wearing any!

You Can Do It!
Hopefully, by now, you’ve figured out whether your posture game is strong or weak. And don’t worry about going straight from sloucher to poster child overnight; improving a bad posture takes time but it can be done.

By following these simple steps and ergonomic techniques that’ll force your body into submission (in a nice way), gradually adjusting lifestyle habits leads to great changes in focus essential for quick results.
Just remember – whenever you’re feeling lost on how best adjust check this guide again: Funny yet informative at telling people like it is when it comes down – maybe even after )to basic backbones of successful PO-correctness.

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