POSTURE - AIDS & HINDRANCES
Drusilla Redman MCSP SRP
WHAT IS GOOD POSTURE?
The most important thing about a good posture is that it is dynamic. It should always be moving, at least a little bit. A static posture is pain and injury waiting to happen. In fact static positioning is a common torture method for self inflicted pain.
LAP TOP, PIANO & COMPUTER LUNACY!
What effects might this posture have on your body?
THE FIRST IS HEAD WEIGHT
habituates flexionobstructs blood flow
compresses lungs
shortens abdominal musclesstretches back muscles
closes off throat and trachea
impedes flow of cerebrospinal fluidinhibits memory
encourages osteoporosis
MORE EFFECTS:
THEN WHAT IS GOOD POSTURE?
Good posture means your bones are properly aligned and your joints are supported ideally in your mid-range to allow your muscles and ligaments to work as nature intended.
Good posture is created when abdominal and back muscles are
working equally to support the natural spinal curves whatever the body position.
Good posture means your vital organs are in their right position and can function at peak efficiency.
THEORETICALLY GOOD POSTURE
BALANCECENTRE OFGRAVITYLINE
And it all starts with the pelvis!
Exercise your lumbar spine!
KNEELER CHAIR FOR GOOD POSTURE
BALANCE, CENTRE OF GRAVITY and LINE
AIDS TO GOOD POSTURE
Alexander Technique Feldenkrais Method
Body MappingYogaPilates
Aids to help maintain good posture:
strapsmirrors
cushionspressure padsbraces & restswooden blocks
adjustable chairsnon-slip material
HINDRANCES
fatiguelow seating
changing footwearillness, pain or injury
poorly placed music standsheavy or awkward instruments
long periods of playing/rehearsal