Improve your posture and breathe better!

Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting or lying down, and improved posture can lead to better wellbeing. When your posture is poor it can increase pressure on your spine, which can lead to tension, soreness, headaches, back pain and fatigue. Postural imbalance also compresses your internal organs, reducing their efficiency and normal functions.  Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of poor posture - it takes a lot of energy to hold the body in any awkward position that, in turn, alters our breathing capacity which can be diminished by up to thirty percent! Good posture is the correct alignment of body parts supported by the right amount of muscle tension against gravity. A good postural position permits you to breathe better, and as a result reduces fatigue and minimises other side-effects associated with poor posture. Proper posture keeps muscles, ligaments, bones and internal organs in their natural position, thus reducing wear and tear of joints and relieving stress, improving health and enhancing your appearance. Good posture can also increase self confidence - one study has revealed that people adopting good posture not only display greater confidence they also have stronger beliefs in their own abilities than those with poor posture. Correcting bad posture does take discipline, though there is no doubt that the benefits are worth the effort. You can easily find out about your posture by booking in for a FREE Chiropractic Posture Check and balance assessment at Physio Plus, in Eastbourne. Please call 01323 430 803 physiotherapyplus.co.uk