I have very bad posture it seems in my back, my lower back is very curved in looking and when I look at other peoples back they seem almost straight down is there any thing I can do to work out my back for better posture or starightness or is this something I should go and see a chiroparactor about. SOrry if this makes no sense
Excersie For Posture
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i agree with ei42.
also check to see if you're not standing with your knees in hyperextension. that can also cause a hyper-lordosis in the lowerback.. even a low arch in the foot can coz that. but try those stretching exercises mentioned and also strengthen your abdominal muslces and glute muscles
also check to see if you're not standing with your knees in hyperextension. that can also cause a hyper-lordosis in the lowerback.. even a low arch in the foot can coz that. but try those stretching exercises mentioned and also strengthen your abdominal muslces and glute muscles
Alexander Technique is great for posture
Hi Drifta
I may be biased here because Im an Alexander Technique teacher but its a great way to get a good posture. Briefly, if you can eliminate the poor muscle habits that pull you out of shape your body will naturally assume a better posture. There are no exercises as we use ways to improve your 'body knowledgs' to appreciate how you can use your body with less effort so you stop inteferring with your posture mechanisms. Its all scientifically based and has been around for a hundred years.
If you want to test it out I can send you a short program.
Hi Drifta
I may be biased here because Im an Alexander Technique teacher but its a great way to get a good posture. Briefly, if you can eliminate the poor muscle habits that pull you out of shape your body will naturally assume a better posture. There are no exercises as we use ways to improve your 'body knowledgs' to appreciate how you can use your body with less effort so you stop inteferring with your posture mechanisms. Its all scientifically based and has been around for a hundred years.
If you want to test it out I can send you a short program.
my problem is I sit at a desk all day and that kills my back from leaning over constantly on the PC. Working out certainly ahs helped.
We are all in a slow, losing battle against gravity. I am familiar with Alexander technique and think that it is good for "re-educating" your posture, but you probably also need to do some strength and targeted flexibility training. Static stretching may not actually help, but improving your active ROM on the psoas, illiacus, glutes, hams, etc (listed above) would probably benefit you tremendously.
Also please remember, that curve is a natural curve and is not supposed to be straight. Yes, if you are concerned is is very likeyl you have hyperlordosis as suggested, and all the ways to deal with it are good suggestions. If a chiropractor is an option then go ahead, to one who you get a good opinion of from a long time customer if possible. You may also benefit from a Physical therapist who can assist you with your gait and posture, at least they can evaluate you and tell you the other joints that are off and how much and what muscles to work (becuase if you back is off that much, somethign else is off down the line).
Good luck
Good luck
You're going to have to put in some time.
You're going to have to put in some time on specific exercises to work on your posture. Most of the machines at the gym don't work the specific areas you need to counteract all the stuff you do during your day.
Gravity is one problem, the other is that you do everything in front of you (everyone does). Because of that, the muscles in front will steadily get shorter and the muscles in back will steadily get longer... unless you act on them.
I have put in some time on my own posture and continue to do so.
You're going to have to put in some time on specific exercises to work on your posture. Most of the machines at the gym don't work the specific areas you need to counteract all the stuff you do during your day.
Gravity is one problem, the other is that you do everything in front of you (everyone does). Because of that, the muscles in front will steadily get shorter and the muscles in back will steadily get longer... unless you act on them.
I have put in some time on my own posture and continue to do so.
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Alexander Technique for sport
Good to hear it. The Alexander Technique is not very well known, probably due to a relatively low number of teachers, but it can be an invaluable skill to learn, especially for sports people.
Good to hear it. The Alexander Technique is not very well known, probably due to a relatively low number of teachers, but it can be an invaluable skill to learn, especially for sports people.
More info on The Alexander Technique
Hi Melty
Ive got quite a bit about it on my website
Its a very scientific approach to the problem of poor posture. Instead of using exercises and trying 'to sit up straight' etc, it looks at how you can eliminate the poor habits that stop your body's reflexes working with gravity. If you can do that, good posture is the easiest thing in the world.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Hi Melty
Ive got quite a bit about it on my website
Its a very scientific approach to the problem of poor posture. Instead of using exercises and trying 'to sit up straight' etc, it looks at how you can eliminate the poor habits that stop your body's reflexes working with gravity. If you can do that, good posture is the easiest thing in the world.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!Have you tried a physical therapist? I had gone to numerous chiropractors only to find myself in a never-ending cycle of expensive visits, a lot of cracking noises and short-term relief.
My physical therapist assessed my range of motion, pain levels and posture - then started me on a lower-back-stretching / ab-strengthening routine and the results have been unsurpassed. Also, posture (standing, siting, driving) plays a big role as does regular stretching over the course of the day.
I know, blah-blah,blah - it takes time (I was there for 6 weeks 2x/wk) but it really is the only thing that's worked for me
My physical therapist assessed my range of motion, pain levels and posture - then started me on a lower-back-stretching / ab-strengthening routine and the results have been unsurpassed. Also, posture (standing, siting, driving) plays a big role as does regular stretching over the course of the day.
I know, blah-blah,blah - it takes time (I was there for 6 weeks 2x/wk) but it really is the only thing that's worked for me