POSTURE - AIDS & HINDRANCES

Drusilla Redman MCSP SRP

WHAT IS GOOD POSTURE?

The most important thing about a good posture is that it is dynamic. It should always be moving, at least a little bit. A static posture is pain and injury waiting to happen. In fact static positioning is a common torture method for self inflicted pain.

LAP TOP, PIANO & COMPUTER LUNACY!

What effects might this posture have on your body?

THE FIRST IS HEAD WEIGHT

habituates flexionobstructs blood flow

compresses lungs

shortens abdominal musclesstretches back muscles

closes off throat and trachea

impedes flow of cerebrospinal fluidinhibits memory

encourages osteoporosis

MORE EFFECTS:

THEN WHAT IS GOOD POSTURE?

Good posture means your bones are properly aligned and your joints are supported ideally in your mid-range to allow your muscles and ligaments to work as nature intended.

Good posture is created when abdominal and back muscles are

working equally to support the natural spinal curves whatever the body position.

Good posture means your vital organs are in their right position and can function at peak efficiency.

THEORETICALLY GOOD POSTURE

BALANCECENTRE OFGRAVITYLINE

And it all starts with the pelvis!

Exercise your lumbar spine!

KNEELER CHAIR FOR GOOD POSTURE

BALANCE, CENTRE OF GRAVITY and LINE

AIDS TO GOOD POSTURE

Alexander Technique Feldenkrais Method

Body MappingYogaPilates

Aids to help maintain good posture:

strapsmirrors

cushionspressure padsbraces & restswooden blocks

adjustable chairsnon-slip material

HINDRANCES

fatiguelow seating

changing footwearillness, pain or injury

poorly placed music standsheavy or awkward instruments

long periods of playing/rehearsal