"From a young age we're told to stand up straight. Many people probably even have memories of walking around the house with a book on their head to help improve their posture (I know I do). But why is it even important to do this? What exactly does "good posture" mean for you health-wise anyway? It may be a little aesthetic - we're taught that models with perfect posture are what we should aim to resemble - and it has some science-backed perks."
"According to Dr. Scott Mallozzi, a spine surgeon at UConn Health, having your head centered above your pelvis and your feet is considered proper posture. Your neck and head shouldn't be slouching forward or backward ― instead, youshould be up straight with your head, pelvis and feet in alignment. That said, one posture does not fit all, added Dr. Mark Queralt, medical director at the Musculoskeletal Institute at the University of Texas at Austin."
Proper posture places the head centered above the pelvis and feet so the neck and head are not slouching forward or backward. Alignment with the head, pelvis and feet keeps the spine upright. Optimal posture varies between individuals because conditions like spinal arthritis can make slumping more comfortable, especially for older adults. Forcing an upright stance in those cases can be painful. Age-related spinal changes naturally alter comfortable postures over time. Posture has some aesthetic value and some science-backed perks, but years of posture reminders and school checks suggest the health benefits may be fewer than commonly believed.
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