Posture Charts | Importance of Good Posture

When you were a kid, chances are your mom told you to sit up straight or fix your posture. While you might have thought she was just nagging you, there was a real reason for it too. Having a good posture can prevent back and other medical issues later in life. Let’s take a look at just a few of the reason why a good posture on posture charts is important.

Eliminates Neck and Back Pain

When you have proper posture, your bones and spine can easily and efficiently balance and support your body’s weight. When you have improper posture, muscles, tendons, and ligaments have to constantly work to support that same weight. The extra strain that is put on your back from bad posture can lead to neck pain, back pain, and even headaches.

Improves Memory

Studies have shown that there may be a connection between good posture and memory retention when learning new things. That’s probably why your teacher in school would tell you to sit up straight at your desk. The theory is, good posture enhances your breathing. This allows you to take in more oxygen, and when you take in more oxygen, your cognition improves.

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Makes You Look Slimmer

Poor posture can cause your stomach to protrude over your belt line, sometimes referred to as a “beer belly”. Standing up straight will make you look skinnier and taller.

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