Tips on how to have a correct body posture

According to the medical definition of posture, as a whole it is the carriage of the body or the attitude of the body. And it is said that good body posture could benefit your health.

Basically having good posture aids on how to look good and gain more self confidence. If you are about to compare someone who is slouching while walking to somebody with correct posture, you will find certainty in the person who are walking in posture.

Other than the the way you look, there are also health advantage on having a good body posture. Primarily, this benefit occurs when body posture is correct and your muscles, organ, joints and bones are not in tension. Here are some health benefits of having correct posture:

• Minimize your risk of many neck and back problems.
• Ensure that your joints don't wear abnormally, which can lead to arthritis.
• Be able to use your muscles more efficiently, because your bones and joints will be in the correct alignment. This will result in less fatigue, as your body will require less energy to move around.
• Prevent your spine from becoming fixed in an abnormal position. This can lead to condensed blood vessels and nerves, and problems with muscles, discs and joints, which can lead to headaches, fatigue and even problems with organs and breathing.
• Experience fewer strains and pains because you won't be overusing certain muscles and joints, nor putting unnecessary pressure on bones, joints and organs.
• Put less stress on the ligaments holding the spine's joints together.
  

In one of the released free newsletter or SIXWISE.COM, here are some tips on how to improve body posture while standing:

• Keep your weight on the balls of your feet, not your heels
• Let your arms hang naturally by your side
• Keep feet about shoulder-width apart
• Don't lock your knees
• Keep your head level and in line with your neck and spine, not pushed forward
• Keep your shoulders upright

Posture tips while sitting:

• Keep both feet flat on the floor (if your feet cannot reach the floor, adjust the chair or use a footrest)
• Align your back with the back of the chair
• Don't slouch or lean forward
• Adjust the chair so your knees are even with your hips, or slightly higher, and your arms are at a 75-90 degree angle at the elbows
• Keep your shoulders straight
• Choose an comfortable office chair with good back support
• Get up often and stretch
• and stand up straight