10 Postures to Keep Your Life Healthy and Happy

by Greg Garner
So often we forget the importance of what we were intended for, especially in a world that we live in today. A human body is so sensitive that any improper functioning of it will be a call for trouble. In a demanding world like today, people forget how they should be sitting, standing or even meditating. Bad body postures can call for frequent sprains, stiffness in muscles and even arthritis. Humans have almost lost control over their limbs wherein they have to be taught how they should walk or even eat. By learning such good posture, humanbeings can actually get rid of the many injuries and save themselves from getting lifelong illnesses and diseases.

Standing the Right Way

We should always remember what we have been taught as a child, which is nothing but to stand straight. While standing, always keep your feet apart. Make an arch out of your back and make sure you do not extend this too much. Lift your chest while pulling your shoulders back. Keep your chin up and make sure your mouth and jaw is relaxed. Now, practicing this posture regularly with less effort will ensure that your spine is relaxed.

Sitting Posture

While sitting, you have to ensure that you follow proper body mechanics ergonomics training. Sit with your buttocks near the back of your seat. Make sure there is little space left behind your knee and that your feet are placed flat on the floor. Also, ensure that your knees are bent at a 90 degree angle while sitting. Keep your chin up and there you go, you have got yourself an excellent sitting posture.

Sleeping Posture

Get a firm mattress to sleep on, else your spine will take its own course adding to elevated stress. People with back problems can always resort to sleeping on their sideor back. Avoid bulky and hefty pillows, and always ensure that your head is at par with your body level while sleeping. Tucking a pillow under your knees while you are sleeping on your back will be beneficial; if you are on your sides it will be better to tuck a pillow between your thighs. This way you can relieve your spine from stress and ensure you are in the proper position while on bed.

Sex Postures

While getting intimate with your partner, be it on bed or any other fancy household items, make sure to refrain from involving in any adventurous acts if you are someone with back pain. Ensure good postures unless and until you are fit enough to take on the advanced Russian circus look-alike acts.

Lifting Posture

While lifting any heavy object, make sure that you have the heavy load right in front of you. Always lift objects off the floor by bending your knees, concentrate on your calf, thigh, lumbar and buttocks muscles while lifting the load up. Never lift any object by bending your back, which will exert enormous strain on your spine.

Driving Posture

While driving your car, make sure you do not lean towards the steering wheel. Keep your chest lifted upwards and shoulders back. Make sure you are comfortable in your seat and that your buttock is placed near the back of your seat. Lift your chin up and concentrate on the road.

Riding Postures

While riding a bicycle or bike, you do not have the luxury of back support. Ensure that you do not bend your back and that you keep your back straight as usual.

Walking Posture

Always start from your pelvic region, this will ensure that your shoulders loosen up and it will be easier to swing your arms.

Running Posture

While you are running, keep your shoulders relaxed so that tension is released off from your upper body. Keep your body fit and in shape so as to avoid injuries, your torso, hips, feet and ankles play an important role in lifting you off the ground.

Bridge Posture

This is one of the best ways to strengthen your spine, even used in body mechanics ergonomics training.

These 10 postures are your key to a happy and healthy life, provided you adapt the same in your lifestyle.

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