Posture!!!

Selode5 · 07-24-2007, 11:47 PM

I have a bad standing/walking/sitting posture.

My shoulder seem to slouch and my head hangs forward. It isn't very severe but it IS noticable.

When I put the effort into it, I can put my head back and make my shoulders normal, but only when I put effort into it.

Is there anything I can do to fix this problem?

Should I change pillows? Get a special masseuse? Visit chiropractor? Physical therapist?

Anyone else with same problem but fixed it?

InsertQuarter · 07-24-2007, 11:50 PM

I Have the Same Problem, Juzt Really Haven't Bothered 2 Think About It or Fix it Or Anythin...

Don't Think a Pillow, Masseuse, Chiropractor, or Physical lTherapist Would Help Though. Probably Juzt Gotta Put yr Mind 2 It and Try 2 Have Correct Posture...

Selode5 · 07-24-2007, 11:58 PM

aw man. i got it because my mom has it. think sleeping w/o pillow will help?

totalfitness22 · 07-24-2007, 11:59 PM

Posture problems can be caused by anything in your entire body, from your feet up to your neck. If you have fallen arches in your feet it can cause knee problems and therefore cause problems all the way up. I would suggest buying shoes with a good arch support if this is the case. It can also be caused by weak abs or back. Although, from your pics that doesnt seem to be the problem. Another thing is if you train your chest hard but dont train your back enough to equal it out it can cause your head to have a forward posture. Try training your back, traps mainly, and the back of your neck.

totalfitness22 · 07-25-2007, 12:01 AM

One more thing, if you have a tendancy to look at the ground while you walk try looking straight ahead instead.

Fresch · 07-25-2007, 12:18 AM

From a selfish point of view, a physiotherapist would be good.

There are exercises that can be done to help, stretching the front and working the back, and some gentle spinal work.

It is also heps to be aware of posture and have better body awareness.

Sleep with 1 pillow only, make sure bed is firm and supportive. Look at sitting posture.

Try and revise your training regime to assist.

Selode5 · 07-25-2007, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fresch

From a selfish point of view, a physiotherapist would be good.

There are exercises that can be done to help, stretching the front and working the back, and some gentle spinal work.

It is also heps to be aware of posture and have better body awareness.

Sleep with 1 pillow only, make sure bed is firm and supportive. Look at sitting posture.

Try and revise your training regime to assist.

i USED to always look down. but now i always look straight.

wat are some of those gentle spinal work?

my bed is comfortable :P

Hard Drive · 07-25-2007, 12:58 AM

More back work, specifically reverse flyes and lat stuffs, along with supermans.

Avoid lymphosis and forward head syndrome by keeping your muscles balanced.

Selode5 · 07-25-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalt

More back work, specifically reverse flyes and lat stuffs, along with supermans.

Avoid lymphosis and forward head syndrome by keeping your muscles balanced.

but i was like this my whole life, before i touched a single piece of iron

PS: i think my back is better than my front

mwhitehead · 07-25-2007, 07:51 PM

"but i was like this my whole life, before i touched a single piece of iron

PS: i think my back is better than my front"

Don't blame it on your genetics...it's not the cause of your problem...That is a great statement you made that I quoted above. It's not the weight lifting, it's not as simple as work your back more etc. It is a posture problem...that means muscle memory and that means you can not change it consciously. It must be done by changing your entire posture (foot bones connected to the thigh bone...) and that can be fairly easy to do without having to see any experts. Check out the book "The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion" by Pete Egoscue. It will explain why your posture is this way and how to fix it. E-mail me if you have questions. -Matt matt@egoscue.com

Fresch · 07-25-2007, 08:27 PM

A good exercise is to rollup a towel, place it on the floor and lie over it, so that it is positioned across your shoulder blades. Start with about 1-2 minutes, and build up to about 5 minutes at the end of the day. If it is comfortable, make the towel a bit bigger. Can also move the arms to the side and above the head to provide a slow, sustained stretch to chest muscles.