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.
DIFFICULTIES KEEPING UPRIGHT POSTURE
Exercise step by step
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Objective: Strengthening the upper
spine to promote upright posture while
standing and sitting. -
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.
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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