December 19, 2018 · Chiropractic

Maintaining Good Posture

Archived article recovered from the former Rupert Health Centre WordPress blog. It is presented for historical information and has not been updated; it is not personal medical advice.

There are many ways to maintain a good posture and avoid the experience of back pain.

1. Pay attention to your standing and sitting posture throughout the day.
2. If you are sitting for long periods of time, stand up and move around every 30 minutes to an hour.
3. A rolled towel can be used to maintain the normal lumbar curve while sitting.
4. Doing physical activity regularly can help build strong abdominal and back muscles.
5. Aquatic exercises can help with your strength, posture, and balance.
6. Phones or books should be held at eye level.
7. Make sure your shoes are comfortable and supportive.
8. Consider placing a small pillow under your neck and a rolled towel at your lower back when you sleep.

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