A healthy spine has three curves, from top to bottom (neck to tail bone): cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. These curves are designed for proper space for internal organs, and for processes such as respiration and elimination.
An inward or forward curve at the neck (cervical curve)
An outward or backward curve at the upper back (thoracic curve)
An inward curve at the lower back (lumbar curve)
Our spine was not designed to support prolonged static states, such as sitting at a computer or behind a steering wheel all day. An easy test to see if you are using appropriate posture is to stand up straight with your shoulders back. This is not a strained posture, but a healthy one.
Have a friend make an X on your back by attaching one strip of duct tape from your right shoulder to your left hip, and a second strip from your left shoulder to your right hip. This will be a reminder to your body that you can sit in a more healthy way.
When you sleep, pay attention to good sleeping postures, too. (See Debra’s previous Tip for Well-being on Sleeping Postures)
This week, be kind to your back. When you inhale, think, “Strong back.” On the exhalation, think, “Soft front.” All of your internal organs will benefit by your improved posture, too.
This health tip originally appeared online at https://scs-matters.com/
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Tips from 5 April 2010 to 6 August 2012 are here: Archived Tips
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Rev.Debra Basham
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