Posture Up Everyone
We have all heard it growing up, “Sit up straight, don’t slouch.” Most of us just thought our parents and teachers were being pains in the you know what. Truth is there is more to proper posture then making out parents happy.
Posture has many dimensions. Its not something we do when we sit down. Every thing we do has a proper and improper posture, from sitting to standing, throwing a proper punch to doing a proper squat. Keeping proper posture in any circumstance will benefit you in many ways. It will decrease headaches and neck stiffness, help prevent injures, aid in digestion, keep you relaxed. The benefits are endless.
It is reasonably simple to learn and work on your posture during standing. From a side position proper posture can be checked by dropping a straight line from the ceiling. That line should go through the ear, middle shoulder, center of the hip, just in front of the middle of the knee, and center of the ankle. From the front shoulder and hips should be even from side to side. Thumbs should face forward, elbows back, feet straight ahead and a foot width apart, knees pointed forward. This is simplistic but a good way to judge your baseline.
Having a good chiropractor, exercise physiologist, biomechanist, etc on your health/ medical team whether your an elite athlete or Joe “book keeper” will injury a decrease in stress at all times. These professionals can identify week or tight muscles. In the chiropractors case, he can adjust and help realign, misalignments. They can give you an exercise program that will reeducate your body into being in proper alignment. It is truly amazing what analysis, adjustments, exercise, and stretches can do for your health. Imagine a faster 40 yard dash, a harder punch, more endurance, less stress, and decreased number of head aches. Always look to maximize who you are both physically and mentally.
Dr. Pietro Baio DC
Performance Edge Chiropractic, P.C.
7112 Ave U
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(917)-309-5464
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