Question 1

i believe i have postural kyphosis. i can correct my posture on my own and have no pain. what can i do to change my bad posture habit?  thanks

Accepted Answer

Weight training: or other forms of resistance training, postural exercises best learned from a physical therapist and also posture taping.

Question 2

what are negative health effects of bad posture?

Accepted Answer

See below: When we are using optimal posture, we allow our muscles, bones, ligaments and even organs to work optimally. Muscles are meant to have an optimal length at which they work most efficiently. When they are overstretched or shortened by poor posture, they do not work efficiently and pain often results. When the joints are not in good position, excessive pressures result which cause wear and tear.

Question 3

what are the negative effects of chronic bad posture?

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Many: Early arthritis in the area, pain from loading certain part more than others, respiratory problem later stage, cosmetics and others.

Question 4

what're the effects of bad posture on the body?

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Neck & low back pain: Forward head posture (head is in front of shoulders) and slouching can put an undue stress on the spine (vertebrae/ muscles/ligaments) causing them to work overtime.  This can accelerate degenerative changes and lead to neck and low back pain. Discuss with your md and consider a referral to a physical therapist to work on core stabilization exercises. Yoga and pilates can be helpful as well.

Question 5

how do you fix life-long bad posture?

Accepted Answer

Postural exercise: It depends on the cause of the bad posture and the age of the patient. Younger patients with flexible spines can often be taught postural exercises by physical therapists than can correct poor posture. Fixed (non-flexible) deformities may be correctable with surgery.

Question 6

can bad posture affect a teenagers growth?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no.: Linear growth will stay the same, but height will appear shorter with a slouch.

Question 7

is bad posture permanent or can it be fixed?

Accepted Answer

Sure : Posture can be changed if you joints are still flexible. Exercises and physical therapy can assist in the transformation. It takes a concerted effort and about 30-45 of conscious effort till the new "good" posture becomes an unconscious habit.

Question 8

what is a really good way to correct bad posture?

Accepted Answer

Yoga pilates: Pilates strong core then yoga find your center mirror.

Question 9

a bad posture can cause stroke?

Accepted Answer

Not really: We should all strive to have good posture to preserve our backs and necks. But bad posture will not lead to a stroke.

Question 10

how do you fix bad posture? slump at table

Accepted Answer

See below: Work with a physical therapist or a yoga therapist. They can help you learn what good posture looks like and what exercises you need to do to attain a better posture.Once you get the "feel" of good posture, repeated attention to this will change your old patterns over time.

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