Question 1

what is the definition or description of: abnormal posture?

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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 2

i have had abnormal posture for many years. how can i correct?

Accepted Answer

Stength and Practice: Strengthening the back muscles such as the rhomboids can help pull your shoulders back and straighten your posture. Also, stretching exercises to the front of you body can loosen contracted muscle that keep you bent forward. Finally, keeping your neck and head in alignment keeps the rest of your body upright too. Most important in reversing poor posture is remembering to practice.

Question 3

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 4

what are some spnial or chest causes of abnormal postures?

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Postures: Scoliosis, kyphosis, pectus excavatum, and unequal leg length or pelvic disorders can all cause abnormal postures. If you are concerned then see your physician to have those things checked out.

Question 5

what are ways to fix bad posture?

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Core exercises: Core exercises will reinforce good posture while strengthening those muscles utilized to maintain that posture.  Flexibility routines will also contribute to this.  A simple routine is to pretend you are holding onto a twenty dollar bill between your buttocks as an exercise that can be done during everyday activities.

Question 6

how can you fix bad posture?

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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.

Question 7

how couldi correct my bad posture?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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 9

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 10

i have bad posture. how can i correct?

Accepted Answer

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.

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