Slouching means to sit
stand or walk in a discomfited position. Nature has given an adequate curve
line and a perfect body posture to us. Nature has given us three curves: 1st is
the Cervical curve that is an inward or forward curve at the neck, 2nd is the
Thoracic curve that is an outward and backward curve at the upper back and 3rd
is the Lumbar curve that is an inward curve at the lower back. To maintain
these curve lines, you should be very much aware of right body posture.
A good body posture
means a good and strong spine. On the other hand, a poor posture can lead to
backache, fatigue, stress and cervical pain. Poor body posture can also lead to
many other problems, especially in the old age. Slouching also gives the wrong
impression and demeans the personality of an individual. To avoid slouching,
you must carry out conscious efforts to maintain the natural curves of your
body.
How to make your
posture better is a common question in mind. Keep your back straight. Try to
look straight when you are walking. Trust yourself and your peripheral vision.
Keep a pillow between your back and chair to improve your body posture. It will
provide support to the small back and prevent the habit of slouching. Try to
stand straight whenever you become conscious that your posture is not correct.
Do stretching
exercises to correct your body posture. For stretching, lay straight on the
floor and try to stretch your body fully. Keep your knees straight while doing
so. Your back and shoulders must also be kept straight with the ground. Do this
exercise at least twice a day. You should also roll your shoulder back 50 times
at one time. While doing so, keep your thumbs even with side seams of your
trouser.
You can also try to
walk straight by keeping a book on your head for improved body posture. Weight
lifting is also helpful in improving and maintaining body curves. Weight
lifting can also make your body attractive and healthy. Overhead presses,
barbell rows and deadlift etc. are helpful in preventing slouching. Exercise
tones up your muscles that further improves body posture. Yoga is also a good
way of keeping the body fit and for preserving exact body curves. Pranayama
(breathing exercise) can also prevent slouching.
Swimming, aerobics and
running can also improve your curve line. Use good quality mattresses to keep
your body posture in good shape. Do not sit by crossing your legs. Try to keep
your feet horizontal on the ground.
In today’s time,
everyone spends many hours in front of computers and laptops. A computer is not
as harmful to body posture as is the laptop. Avoid using a laptop on bed in a
reclining posture. Try to use a computer and laptop by keeping it on the right
size table. Don’t forget to set the angle of your PC so that you always sit
straight.
Sometimes, poor
eyesight can also encourage the habit of slouching. Get your eyesight checked
and use spectacles if needed. Keep yourself busy in doing some physical work or
in playing games like soccer, football, handball etc.
