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lower back and weakened abdominal
muscles."
Many poor posture habits begin in
childhood. It's not uncommon to see
a tall youngster slouch to appear
shorter and a young woman with full
breasts slump forward to hide them.
These postures may feel normal when
growing up, but by the time these
individuals reach 35, their spine may
have become slightly bent.
"It's this excessive curvature of the
lower or upper back that puts stress
on joints and soft tissues, resulting in
a constant-pull on muscles and liga-
ments, which are less elastic with
age," says Dr. Gross. "When patients
who are 50 or 60 tell me they can't
stand straight and their back hurts
because they're getting older, I reply
that the body endures wear and tear
with age, but that's not an excuse for
bad posture. They can maintain flexi-
bility and strength if they practice
good posture and exercise."
Lisa Roffman knows from first-
hand experience following an auto
accident that it's possible to manage
an injury with correct posture and
strengthening exercises.
"I had herniated two cervical disks
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depth of the seat and the height of
the arm work for them.
Most people experience back or
neck pain at some time. Some pain
may be due to specific injuries, but in
most cases its poor posture that's a
significant cause.
According to Dr. Steven Gross, a
physiatrist with offices in Ann Arbor
and Plymouth, perfect posture is
when the body moves efficiently and
in balance.
When posture habits are good, we
can usually work and play longer
without soreness and fatigue because
our muscles work more efficiently and
the internal organs function better.
Moreover, we tend to look healthier
and happier, clothes fit better, and we
exude an aura of self-confidence.
"Poor posture, such as forward
head- for example, in which the head
is thrust forward and the earlobes are
in front of the shoulder, tenses the
neck muscles which then become sore
and tired," says Dr. Gross. "This pos-
ture throws the rest of the body out
of whack, resulting in a round-shoul-
dered, pot-bellied slump.
"Slouching in a chair for an eight-
hour day also can result in a sore
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Stacey Lash, outpatient physical therapist at William Beaumont Hospital,
says, "poor posture ties into so many medical conditions but just by creating
good posture, a patient can take away a lot of discomfort." She makes these
suggestions for better posture habits:
Sitting:
• Sit with both feet flat on the floor. Do not cross your legs.
• Sit with your hips higher than your knees. If the chair is too low, sit on a
pillow If the chair is too high, put a stool under your feet.
• Sit with your back against the back of the chair. To achieve this, make sure
your buttocks are at the back of the seat and then sit up tall.
• Your computer monitor should be directly in front of you and slightly
below eye level.
• At your computer, your elbows should rest at 90 degrees.
• You can decrease stress to your neck and upper back by using a I5-degree
slant board on your desk.
Standing:
• Don't lock your knees
• Stand with one foot slightly ahead of the other, a shoulder-width apart.
• When you stand, let your head pull your body up.
• Wear comfortable shoes and avoid high heels.
Lying down:
• Use a firm mattress for support
• Lie on your side or your back while sleeping to apply the least amount of
stress to your spine.
General:
Stretch your chest muscles by standing in a doorway and putting your hands
on the door frame at about shoulder height. Gently lean your trunk forward
until you feel a stretch in your chest. This will help counter the tendency to
round your shoulders.