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 ways to correct bad posture?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Bad posture is usually related to bad habits.  Try using a lumbar support when sitting in a chair to help keep your shoulders back and neck neutral.  Another option is a posture support to wear under your clothes.  Try focusing on exercises that strengthen the core muscles and muscles in your back, especially the muscles between your shoulder blades.

Question 3

what is a really good way to correct bad posture?

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

Question 4

how couldi correct my bad posture?

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See below: Poor posture alters the load across the back in an abnormal way. Occasionally, with certain diseases like ankylosing spondylitis or in severe osteoporosis, it can lead to permanent postural changes or deformities. Lifestyle changes like weight control, not smoking & regular exercise is important especially core exercises like yoga &/or pilates.

Question 5

i have bad posture. how can i correct?

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Physical therapy: See a physical therapist or chiropractor. Practice standing with your back, heels, tush, and head against the wall & then slide up and down that wall.

Question 6

what can i do correct bad posture and back pains?

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Core: Core exercises like yoga and pilates and making sure that you have no hip flexion contractures.  Cardiovascular exercise routines in addition to the above will help as can a routine stretching program.  Spinehealth.Com and spineuniverse.Com are good resources.

Question 7

is the height measured by doctors correct or it can be affected by bad posture?

Accepted Answer

It is as accurate as: The person taking the measurement with you being in the most erect and correct posture.  It can be affected by poor posture.

Question 8

starting 2 develope a hunch on the back of the neck/back area from bad posture. is there anything i can do 2 correct it, its really bothering & hurts?

Accepted Answer

"Dowager's hump": Not a medical diagnosis, but the folk term for such a hunch, and yes, it is related to bad posture but also can be familial (does your mother/GM have one?), from an injury, or could also indicate early osteoporosis.  Practice better posture, get a clavicle brace to keep those shoulders back or wear a well padded backpack to do the same.  Rolled towel between shoulders to sit or sleep. Attent-HUT!!

Question 9

are back braces effective for correcting bad posture?

Accepted Answer

Not long term: There are a variety of braces that can be worn to "improve" posture problems; from fairly flexible to quite rigid.  The problem is that they result in atrophy and stiffness which can ultimately worsen the problem.  Strengthening of the core and postural exercises is much better.  One should also get an exam and X-ray to make sure there is not an underlying spinal deformity.

Question 10

how can you fix bad posture?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: Go to a physical therapist to give you exercises to correct posture. Braces and even taping can sometimes be helpful to help re-train the spine.

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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

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What are ways to correct bad posture?

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What is a really good way to correct bad posture?

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How couldi correct my bad posture?

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I have bad posture. how can i correct?

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What can i do correct bad posture and back pains?

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Is the height measured by doctors correct or it can be affected by bad posture?

A member asked:

Starting 2 develope a hunch on the back of the neck/back area from bad posture. is there anything i can do 2 correct it, its really bothering & hurts?

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Are back braces effective for correcting bad posture?

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How can you fix bad posture?

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