Muscle and joint pains, headaches and circulation problems. Did you know that these and other ailments can be linked to poor posture? Keeping the spine well aligned means protecting the health of the whole organism. A good position, standing or sitting, favors the well-being of the organism and makes us more open to the world around us. Here are ten reasons to always maintain correct posture.
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Muscle and joint pains, headaches and circulation problems. Did you know that these and other ailments can be related to one incorrect posture? Maintain the vertebral column well aligned means protecting the health of the whole organism.
A good position, standing or sitting, favors the well-being of the organism and makes us more open to the world around us. Here are ten reasons to always maintain correct posture.
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Breathe better
Be aware of your posture, above all when sitting, in order to improve it, contributes to one breathing smoother and more open. Breathing is an involuntary act, but that doesn't mean it can't be improved upon. When we sit correctly, with a straight back, the brain receives more oxygen (an increase of about 20%). Increasing the oxygen supply helps us improve creativity.
Open the heart
Lo yoga and meditation expect to sit in positions where the back must be perfectly straight. With correct posture, the heart is more open. The muscles and ribs are not folded inward and, energetically, that favors good feelings. Along the spine, at the level of the heart, it is placed Anahata, chakra linked to empathy, love for others, forgiveness and compassion. Improving the posture of the spine allows you to receive the benefits related to the correct functioning of the heart chakra, to suffer from a greater openness to others.
Eliminate back pain
Back pain is often caused by poor posture. One of the most common problems concerns the unbalanced distribution of weight between the two sides of the body. Sit with your back straight and hold one balanced and balanced posture during the day it helps to relieve and prevent back pain and many of its related ailments.
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Increase self-esteem
Sitting and walking with your back straight improves youresteem and self-awareness. It offers a broader view of the world around us and allows us to focus and extend to the objects and people around us. Our senses, if we have a more open perspective on the world, sharpen and work better.
Improve circulation
Some circulation problems could be caused by poor posture. Being aware of your position is the most effective way to improve blood circulation. If the back is curved, some blood vessels may be in a constricted position. By adjusting the posture, their opening is promoted and the flow of liquids in the body is improved.
Decrease muscle fatigue
Spending a lot of time in the wrong position can fatigue i muscles and cause pain. Maintain proper posture means train the muscles to counteract the action of gravity, in the most ergonomic way possible. If the posture is incorrect, the muscles will tire and tension and pain will arise. Yoga is a great way to loosen up muscle contractions and improve the situation.
Extend the movements
Sometimes poor posture can lead to permanent lengthening or shortening of muscle groups. For example, staying all day leaning over the desk, the muscles in the stomach are compressed and their mobility is in danger of being compromised. To practise stretching it will allow you to make wider and more extended movements.
Relieve headaches
At first glance, the two problems may appear very distant. The truth is that poor posture can cause headaches, particularly the pain caused by muscle tension at the level of the neck, shoulders and back. Maintaining good sitting posture reduces the appearance of the disorder.
Reduce Injuries
Sometimes injuries can be caused by poor posture. We refer mainly to Sports or to those who train by attending one gym. Performing the exercises while maintaining poor posture can be harmful to the muscles, causing pain and tension. It is therefore always good to check the alignment of the spinal column even during the sports.
Prevent joint pain
Over time, poor posture can lead to problems with the legs joints. Osteoarthritis, for example, can be caused by improper alignment of the body's bones. When this happens, i ligaments and tendons they are under strain, as well as the joints themselves. Those who manage to maintain correct posture from an early age reduce the risk of joint problems in adulthood.
Marta Albè
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