Yet another
the working day you spent lazily hunched over
computer keyboard or steering wheel, contributes its small
лепту в плачевное состояние вашей posture.
AT результате, постепенно округляющиеся плечи и верхняя часть
your backs rather quickly create an image of a “sedentary person” even in
that moment when you just stand.
But posture violation looks not only aesthetically
unattractive, but also due to the fact that the spine loses its
former muscle support and balance, begin to develop
numerous health problems.
These are pain in the back, neck, shoulders, head, numbness
fingers (due to compression of the vertebrae), the appearance of weakness and rapid
fatigue, increased stress on ligaments and joints, decreased
respiratory efficiency.
However, all is not lost! ATы можете легко исправить осанку,
properly stretching tight areas and strengthening weak muscles
along the spinal column, using a special complex
exercise. But before proceeding to its implementation, let’s
Let us examine in detail – how does the bad posture affect
human health?
Contents
The main stages of the violation of human posture
- Muscle aches. Initial and most characteristic signal
poor posture are pain in the back. it
due to the fact that when you slouch on the muscles falls
increased load to maintain optimum position
spinal column that ultimately leads to increased muscle
density and development of chronic fatigue. Two main groups
The muscles that are primarily affected are flexors and
extensors of the back that allow a person to lean forward and
pick up items.
- Rachiocampsis. The next stage of development problems
incorrect posture is the curvature of the spine.
The human spine has four natural bends, according to the structure
Recalling the Latin letter “S”. AT результате несвойственного
body position an excessive pressure is formed which leads to
slow curvature of the spine lines relative to their
normal positions. AT итоге утрачивается его способность
absorb shocks and maintain proper body balance.
- Subluxations of the vertebrae. After activating the curvature processes
spine significantly increases the probability of formation
subluxations of vertebrae or their distortions relative to the axial line
spinal column, which affects the overall integrity of the latter.
These distortions ultimately lead to chronic problems with
health, including spinal irritation
nerves.
- Vasoconstriction. AT результате изменения расположения позвонков
and their subluxations quickly develop problems with a number of passing
blood vessels. Their squeezing and constriction worsens
blood supply to muscle cells, limiting nutrient intake
substances and oxygen. And also increases the likelihood of education
blood clots that leads to deep thrombosis problem
veins.
- Защемление nerves. As degenerative changes
spinal column due to curvature or subluxation may
occur a physical impact on the surrounding spinal cord
nerves that causes the appearance of acute pain in the neck and
back, as well as radiating pains in remote areas of the body.
Daily set of exercises for posture
Bench support. Squeezed chest and front
deltoid muscles pull your shoulders forward, creating an effect
lower back and even more aggravating the appearance of bad
posture, so it is important to periodically take time out and perform
растягивающие exercises.
ATстаньте в дверной проем, согните руки в локтях под 90º С и
rest your forearms in support. Gently bend forward to the point
mild discomfort and hold the muscle strain for 30 – 60 seconds.
This exercise can also be performed for each hand.
in isolation (separately).
Angel pose. Muscles located between the shoulder blades
(rhomboid and middle part of trapezoid), are involved in abduction
shoulders back and straightening breasts. But they can easily lose their
strength and tone, if you spend a lot of time in an uncomfortable position,
for example, hunched over in front of a computer. Achieve the most
effective strengthening of this muscle group can be
angel poses.
ATстаньте возле стены с гладкой поверхностью и упритесь в нее
buttocks and upper back. Bend your elbows at an angle.
90º С and press firmly to the wall, maintaining constant pressure
using the back bundles of the shoulder muscles. Begin to slide your hands
up down. ATсего 15 – 20 повторений в 2 – 3 сетах.
Head tilt. The natural position of the head,
in which the ears protrude significantly forward relative to the plane
trunk, says about the tightness of the muscles of the front of the neck. AT свою
turn it can cause the formation of significant discomfort on
its back surface, often leading to the appearance of head
pains.
To balance the muscles of the neck, lie on your back, legs bent.
in the knees, feet pressed to the floor. ATытяните шею и прижмите
chin like can be tighter to the chest. Hold at the point
most resistance for a few seconds and then
relax Slowly repeat another 8 to 10 times. Also given
static exercise for straightening posture you can perform and
standing up 
Pose parachutist (or superman). The bad
posture affects not only the functional state of the neck and upper
parts of the back, but also on its lower region, causing a gradual
rounding. As a prevention of this phenomenon regularly
perform the parachutist pose.
Lie on the floor, face down, legs straight. Put your hands behind your head
or pull in front of you. Tear off the upper body from the floor and
legs and lift them as much as possible upwards, keeping the body balance in
lower abdomen. Hold in this position as much as possible.
Rest for a while and then rest a bit and repeat the exercise again. AT
peak load moment do not hold your breath as this may
lead to an undesirable increase in blood pressure.
Pose mountains. This position (correctly called asana)
borrowed from yoga. Despite the very deceptive simplicity
execution, it is quite effective for correcting
posture.
Bare feet stand on the training mat, thumbs
touch each other, heels slightly apart. Bend your legs slightly
knees, feeling a slight tension in the muscles of the thighs.
ATыпрямитесь, втяните живот, отведите плечи назад, поднимите грудь и
lengthen the neck, as if a balloon is attached to the head. Arms
hang down on the sides, palms forward. Breathing through
nose. Stay in this position for 30 – 60 seconds.
Bridge. The following exercise for beautiful posture is also
stretches the muscles of the abdomen and the front of the thigh,
at the same time strengthening the buttocks, calves and lower back.
Lie on your back, legs bent, feet on the floor like
possible closer to the buttocks. Rest your hands and heels on the floor and lift
hips as much as possible up to the ceiling. If you can, squeeze under
a hand that will help further stretch the chest and shoulders. Or
just keep them shoulder width apart. Stay in that position
на 30 – 60 секунд, медленно вдыхая через nose.
Place a soft towel or exercise mat under your neck and shoulders.
for extra comfort.
How to straighten posture: tips and tricks
Go in for sports
Regular work in the gym is capable of significantly
improve your current state of affairs. Strengthening the muscular system
lower back, abdomen, neck and shoulders allow you to get
perfect posture.
Also in this case, yoga and
pilates that focus on strengthening the muscles of the cortex (torso)
while maintaining a neutral position of the spine.
Use the reminder system
A simple way to correct posture is simple reminders.
These can be regular alerts in a smartphone, laptop, or
sports watch, it’s time to check your position
body or take a break, as long sitting has
negative pressure on the spine that can serve
catalyst for the formation of slouching and back pain.
For example, you can set a signal every 3 to 5 minutes to
watch your posture (sit up straight and straighten your back), and every
30 minutes for a short time out (walk around the room).
Adjust the place of work and rest
Pay special attention to your workplace. Chair should be
installed at a height so that you do not have to constantly
lean forward towards the monitor. In this case, the foot must be fully
touch the floor surface, knees bent at right angles. Angle in
elbows while working on the keyboard should be about 90º
WITH.
As for your night rest, the correct body position
is key. When you sleep, then ear, shoulder and hip
must create one straight line. It is also important to choose a comfortable
pillow and use a roller from a towel that fits between
knees.
Out of habit!
Some of your bad habits may be the main cause
нарушения posture. For example, carrying heavy bags frequently or
backpack leads to slouching and chronic pain in
back.
Another source of problems may be the use of
unsuitable shoes. Prefer orthopedic models with
support the arch of the foot and limit the wearing of heels, flip flops and
any other unfavorable shoes up to two hours a day.
Prevention of posture disorders during sleep
Night sleep in the “wrong” position weakens the muscles and
stretches the ligaments of the lower back, which in turn leads
to deterioration of posture, health problems and the appearance of chronic
aching pains. How to avoid this fate?
- Head position. From the position of the head during sleep or felting
on the couch in front of the TV depends on how much load will be received
your spine and back muscles. The perfect pillow should not be
bulk or too soft. This will help maintain the line.
spine in the same plane. Place a pillow under
head and neck, no need to lay down on her shoulders!
- Back position and knees. Sleeping, bent over the letter “C”, not
quite right, as this can stretch the lumbar ligaments
spine and weaken the muscles of the lower back. Preserving
back during sleep less rounded, or even slightly arched
forward, will help you avoid problems with posture and cool to strengthen
muscle corset. Lying on your side, do not tighten your legs to your chest, better
try to put a small cushion between your knees to level
spine.
- Lumbar support. Using a special pillow under
lower back or rolled towels help you maintain
natural curvature of the spine, reducing the load on the lower muscles
parts of the back that will significantly improve the quality of your sleep. Those who
often changes body position at night, you can use special
rollers that are fixed to the waist with a belt around
waist.
- Full body support. AT мягких некачественных матрасах могут
sagging occurs in its middle part, which means that it cannot
provide enough support for the whole body and keep
correct posture during the night. So try
purchase a mattress that would satisfy all these requirements,
or put a solid foundation under the old one (boards,
metal plates).
