Improve Bad Posture With Exercise

Does your back ache from sitting at a computer all day? Watch this video for a simple exercise that can help improve posture and relieve back pain.

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DIFFICULTIES KEEPING UPRIGHT POSTURE

Exercise step by step

  1. Objective: Strengthening the upper
    spine to promote upright posture while
    standing and sitting.
    Promoting correct posture diagram - Elastoplast
  2. Starting Position: Stand on your knees
    with your upper body balanced as far as
    possible forwards.
    Movement: Move your arms to right
    angles to your torso, pulling your
    shoulder blades together. Stretch your
    arms back alongside your torso, one
    at a time and then back into starting
    position.
    Repeat 3 sets of 10.
    Stand on knees with upper body balance position - Elastoplast
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Before you begin any of these exercise routines, be sure to check with your doctor. Once you have your doctor’s approval, begin exercising slowly and stop if you feel any pain or discomfort. Make sure to rest if you feel you are overexerting yourself.

Please note that none of the above given tips or recommendations substitute medical advice. Important: consult a health professional in case of an injury or if you suspect overuse of joints or a medical condition such as a fracture. A physician should be consulted in those acute cases when the condition is accompanied by reddening, swelling or hyperthermia of joints, ongoing joint trouble or severe pain and/or are associated with neurological symptoms (e.g. numbness, tingling, loss of motion).

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Improve Bad Posture With Exercise - Exercise Video