Tips For Good Body Posture

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!