Most of us remember the days our parents or teacher
would tell us to stand up straight or stop slouching.
They did have a point back then,
no matter how annoying those reminders were.
Good posture is like a good car alignment,
it helps take away unnecessary stresses in the body.
The body is a well balanced machine
with muscles playing tug-of-war around bone and joints.
The problem is in todays world some muscles
seem to win that battle more often then their rivals.
In todays world we spend countless hours
behind computers, on the cell phone or even behind the steering wheel.
This just amplifies the issue.
We need to spend more time being physically active and stretching.
We need to spend a little bit more time listening to our bodies
and not our over worked minds.
The following article goes into some of the events
that cause bad posture and also give you tips on how to fit it.
What Is a Healthy Posture and How to Maintain It
It takes a conscious effort,
but in the long run your body will thank you for it
with more energy and less stiffness.