Maintaining a Good Posture for Everyday Activities

Things You Need for a Good Posture

So, how much does a good posture matter for us? Many people will say that good posture matters a little but not a lot. Yes, most of us are aware that a good posture is important while sitting all day at the desks. But, only a few people realize that a good posture has a role to play in several instances too.

Yes, you read it right! Maintaining a good posture is not only when you’re sitting for hours together, but it’s equally important when you’re engaging in other activities.

Keep reading to know the things you need a good posture for and how to improve your posture when you are engaging in those activities:

Posture for Dancing

What comes to your mind when you think about your favorite dancer? His/her way of carrying himself/herself with perfect posture and grace, isn’t it? Yes, it’s possible for your favorite dancer to accomplish this only through his/her perfect posture. If you have a poor or bad posture while dancing, it will cause a lack of balance, which in turn can lead to serious injuries like strained muscles and broken bones.[1]

Above all, having a proper posture will enhance your self-esteem and confidence while dancing. In order to develop a proper posture, you need to start working today by focusing on proper breathing techniques, balance, as well as core stability.

Posture for Playing Instruments

Having a good posture is critical for playing instruments, such as:

• Piano
• Violin
• Guitar
• Trumpet
• Saxophone

A proper posture will allow you to play these instruments for longer duration without feeling any kind of discomfort.

While playing an instrument, you must ensure to hold your instrument rightly and sit up straight to be able to produce an enhanced sound. It’s because when your posture is good, you will be able to take deeper breaths and play lengthier notes. In order to develop a good posture, you must practice keeping your shoulders relaxed, feet lying flat on the floor, and head up straight. By having the muscles relaxed instead of tensed or strained, you can protect yourself from further injuries.

Posture for Singing

Just like playing an instrument, having a proper posture while singing will enable you to produce a better sounding voice while also improving your breathing. If you are slouching, your tummy will not expand as far as it could if you are sitting up straight.

Although a professional singer can be able to produce a decent voice, it won’t be as effective and powerful as it will be when the body is properly aligned.

Besides these, you will also appear better if your posture is good. So, sit/stand up straight to shine brightly in your singing. Hit those ending notes by not running out of breaths from now on!

Posture for Eating

Most of us have a common misconception that posture has an impact only on the spine and shoulders. But, it’s not true! Our posture has an impact on all our organs. Our posture determines how effortlessly the blood can flow through our body and the digestion of food will take a lot of blood flow. Therefore, if you have a habit of hunching over while eating, your digestion will be slowed down, according to medical experts.

By maintaining an upright sitting position while eating, you can also prevent bloating and/or discomfort that may be felt after eating.

Posture for Exercising

To maintain a proper posture while exercising at the gym is very critical to prevent injuries. In addition, a good posture while working out will help you get the most out of your working out sessions. While exercising, a correct posture will include concentrating on your breathing, lifting slowly with control, and picking up the appropriate weight.

Accordingly, you must not hold your breath. Also, we would advise you to look in the mirror in order to ensure you are maintaining a correct form. When it comes to weight, you must not go for too heavyweights as they can lead to a decline in your form.

If you don’t maintain a proper posture during lifting exercises, you are more likely to get severely injured. So, it’s imperative that you learn appropriate lifting techniques to save yourself. The same is the case for running; so learn proper running techniques to avoid injuries and pain. It’s important to keep the head up and look forward while also keeping the arms loose and the elbows at a 90º angle. Also, you must make sure that you are not hunching the shoulders or bending at the waist; you should just lend forward slightly.[2]

Use Posture Corrector Braces for Support

Using a high-quality posture corrector brace will be a good starting point for the beginners. A heavy duty back brace can help relieve strain on the back and neck when at the same time promising unrivaled support for the shoulder issues. A right posture corrector can help enhance your back and shoulder alignment as a result of which your muscles and joints will be protected from further damage. Over time, the posture corrector brace can help improve your posture by pulling the shoulders back into the correct alignment with the back naturally.

Besides using a posture corrector brace, you can also follow the tips below to improve your posture:

Standing:

Keep the chin level with the floor, the shoulders back, and the tummy in. Let the arms fall naturally at the sides. Have the feet about your shoulder-width apart. You can use a wall to correct your posture by yourself. Simply stand with the back against a wall and contact the wall with the back of the head, shoulders, and butt. Try to maintain this posture as you move away from the wall.

Walking:

While walking, imagine as if there is a book on your head to help you keep the head up and the back straight.

Sitting:

While sitting, ensure that the back is at a right angle to the thighs and your thighs are at a right angle to the calves. Keep the shoulders straight, head upright, and the heels, neck, and back aligned.

Sleeping:

Irrespective of whether you sleep on the back, stomach, or sides, you are advised to use pillows to help provide support. In general, you should add a pillow everywhere there is a space between the body and the mattress.

Apart from all these things, you must also try posture correcting exercises and yoga to improve your posture further.

References

1..https://greatist.com/health/ultimate-guide-good-posture

2..https://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=285&id=2505

3..https://www.painscience.com/articles/posture.php