Posture and physical attitude played an important role in ancient Greece and Rome and became signs of social status. —From Dynamic Alignment through imagery-
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‘Couldn’t the appearance of humanity have completely changed recently?’ Many people’s backs are bent and their necks are forward (forward head posture). Not only are there negative side effects of smartphones, but prolonged sedentary lifestyles also play a role.
First of all, when your back starts to bend, the muscles around your back are always tense, which leads to fatigue quickly and your endurance deteriorates. Additionally, the blood vessels that connect the brain and the body become burdened, causing problems in the autonomic nervous system. This causes poor blood circulation and causes fatigue, lethargy, insomnia, and depression. As the shoulders are rolled forward, the balance of strength between the back muscles and the front of the chest is lost, and the head of the arm bone comes out of the socket and flops around helplessly. In other words, it causes an imbalance in muscle activity around the joint. The problem of a curved back does not end with the back, but also affects the shoulders, neck, and arms.
Poor posture not only causes physical problems like back pain and muscle imbalances, but it also increases stress levels and anxiety by increasing cortisol production. And poor breathing quality due to poor posture is associated with reduced lung capacity, which can worsen anxiety. Recently, cases of indigestion and stomach upset have been occurring frequently in people around me. This is because gastrointestinal function has decreased due to the cold in the winter and the body often crouching in a posture. Problems with gastrointestinal function often lead to problems such as lethargy and depressed mood.
Posture should not be viewed only as an external issue. There may be emotional reasons behind bad posture. It was found that children exposed to a war environment and those who grew up in frequent conflicts between family members frequently developed symptoms of the heart, digestive system, and nervous system. Even in these extreme cases, slouching is a characteristic of depressive disorder (MDD). Depressed patients often walk with small steps or have a hunched posture.
Conversely, simply correcting your posture can have beneficial effects on your mental health. Several studies have examined the impact of posture on emotions, and studies have shown that open, extended body postures can lead to increased testosterone, decreased cortisol, increased perception of power, and risk-taking propensity compared to closed, hunched body postures. Studies have shown that effects include increased self-esteem, increased confidence in one’s thoughts, and increased pain tolerance.
Brawley in an extended pose
Having good posture maintains self-esteem, increases positive mood, and increases speaking speed. Corrected posture can improve self-confidence, improve mood, and increase self-satisfaction by promoting a positive body image. Let’s actively utilize posture correction activities such as regular physical activities such as Pilates or yoga, meditation, and physical therapy. If you have read this article, stretch out and move your body at various angles.
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2024-01-03 15:22:30
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