Your posture depicts the state of your mind. A good posture has numerous benefits that may not be immediately visible. For example, sitting straight can make you more productive at work. Keeping your back and neck straight also helps relieve many aches and pains.
Your posture is how you bear the weight of your body while sitting, standing, or doing any activity. There are three common bad postures that people may practice unknowingly.
1) The most commonly practiced posture mistake is slouching and forward head where the load of the upper back, neck and head is going or dropping forward.
2) Another mistake is excessively tilting towards one side. It can be noticed during sitting or standing
3) Standing with a forward or backward tilt is yet another posture.
So, how can one correct these mistakes?
We can start by practicing a small exercise routine at your desks. There are many stretching exercises that could be done just by sitting on your chair in which a psychotherapist can guide you better.
Take small breaks between working hours could be for a small walk or just to breathe.
Position your laptop right. Always have your laptop screen at eye level, at an appropriate distance. A good comfortable chair and footrest can make good posture practice more effective.
