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Posture
Good
posture
is
a
life-long
habit
worth
developing.
It
is
simple
and
do-able,
something
that's
good
for
you
and
easy
to
do
whether
you're
working
at
your
desk,
driving
your
car,
shopping
for
groceries,
or
lying
in
your
bed.
The
benefits
of
good
posture
are
numerous
-
for
example,
it
can
prevent
injury,
aid
in
breathing,
save
your
energy,
lessen
your
stress
level,
and
improve
digestion.
Plus,
it
simply
makes
you
feel
and
look
better.
"Posture"
is
essentially
the
position
of
the
body.
"Good
posture"
means
your
bones
are
aligned
in
such
a
way
that
there
is
minimal
stress
or
tension.
This
proper
alignment
allows
your
muscles,
joints,
and
ligaments
to
work
smoothly.
Good
posture
also
enables
your
vital
organs
to
be
positioned
properly
so
that
they
can
function
at
peak
efficiency.
Without
good
posture,
your
overall
health
may
be
compromised.
Long-term
effects
of
poor
posture
can
include
poor
digestion,
labored
breathing,
and
stressed
muscles,
joints,
and
ligaments.
This
can
eventually
lead
to
an
inability
to
work
efficiently
or
move
properly.
- Accidents,
injuries,
falls
- Careless
sitting,
standing,
sleeping
habits
- Poorly
designed
work
space
- Foot
problems
or
improper
shoes
- Inadequate
mattress
support
- Muscle
weakness
- Muscle
imbalance
- Excess
weight
- Respiratory
difficulties
- Visual
difficulties
- Emotional
difficulties
(e.g.,
low
self-esteem)
- Occupational
stress
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