10 Reasons To Love The Posture Perspective

Have you ever felt yourself straining your neck forward as you sit in front of your computer ? Perhaps you have and so you make a brief adjustment, but then in the next moment you lose your conscious awareness and revert back to the neck craning position, simply because you’re so used to it.

There’s always a choice, thankfully. You don’t have to assume one position with your physical form and imagine you have to remain in it just because it’s the default pattern you are so used to .

We can train ourselves to become far more aware of how we are choosing to hold our physical form and the way we move through space in it.

The benefits of placing more importance on our physical posture rather than perceiving ourselves from a purely appearance based perspective are numerous.

1. Improved Breathing: Proper posture allows for optimal lung capacity and function. Slouching or hunching over can compress the lungs and restrict the ability to take deep breaths.

2. Joint Health: Correct posture promotes proper joint alignment. Poor posture can lead to abnormal wear and tear on joints, contributing to conditions such as osteoarthritis.

3. Enhanced Physical Appearance: Good posture contributes to a more confident and attractive physical appearance. It can make an individual look taller, more alert, and more self-assured.

To maintain good posture, it's important to be mindful of body positioning during various activities, whether sitting, standing, or moving. Regular exercise, including strength and flexibility training, can also contribute to improved posture.

4. Prevention of Postural Deformities: Consistently poor posture over time can contribute to the development of postural deformities, such as kyphosis (rounded upper back) or lordosis (excessive inward curvature of the lower back).

5. Digestive Health: Maintaining an upright posture during and after meals helps with digestion. Slouching or lying down immediately after eating can contribute to issues such as acid reflux and indigestion.

6. Positive Psychological Effects: Adopting an upright and open posture is associated with increased feelings of confidence and improved mood.

There is evidence to suggest that maintaining good posture can have positive psychological effects.

7. Spinal Alignment: Proper posture helps maintain the natural curves of the spine. This alignment is essential for the optimal functioning of the nervous system, which controls various bodily functions.

8. Muscle Efficiency: Good posture distributes the load of gravity evenly through the body's structures, reducing the strain on muscles, ligaments, and joints. This, in turn, helps prevent muscle fatigue, aches, and pain.

9. Reduced Risk of Musculoskeletal Issues: Poor posture can lead to various musculoskeletal problems, including back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Maintaining good posture reduces the risk of developing these issues.

10. Prevention of Workplace Injuries: In occupational settings, maintaining good posture is crucial for preventing workplace injuries, especially for those who spend long hours sitting at desks or performing repetitive tasks.

Make the way you hold yourself as important as focusing on parts of your outward physical appearance.

In conclusion, we need to pay more attention to the way we hold our physical body, than simply just imagining it’s all about the way we “look”. That is such a limited, old fashioned way of perceiving ourselves.

We operate through our body. We give it life and vibrancy and people respond to that.