Keeping good posture is important for keeping our bones and joints aligned and for proper muscle use. Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center of San Rafael, CA wants to offer our patients tips on keeping good posture for good health.
To stand properly:
-Make sure your feet are about shoulder-width apart.
-Keep your knees slightly bent, and your weight on the balls of your feet.
-Stand tall with your shoulders rolled backward.
-Keep your head level. A good way to make sure of this is to keep your earlobes in line with your shoulders.
To sit properly:
-Choose a chair with a good backrest, if possible. This would support your low and mid back. Use a back support attachment if there is not one already on the chair.
-Keep your knees at the same level as your hips, or below them.
-Keep both feet on the ground at a right angle. You may need to adjust your chair or buy a footrest, if needed. Do not cross your legs.
-Keep your forearms parallel to the ground.
-Keep your shoulders relaxed.
Good posture takes time. Keep correct posture in your mind and correct yourself whenever you notice you are slipping into your old posture. The more you keep good posture, the easier it will come.
To schedule a consultation at our San Rafael, CA practice, call us at (415) 721-7520 or visit the Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center website, www.summitchiro.net.
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