The Importance of Good Posture for Spinal Health ||| Shri Ram Medical College.

Do you recall being told to “sit up straight“ as a kid, either at the dinner table or in class? How long do you spend with your head craning forward while using a computer or other electronic device, or slouching?! You may have heard that maintaining an upright posture is crucial to your health, but do you know why? When we talk about sitting, standing, or lying down, we're usually referring to our posture. Posture is a result of years of habit formation. Many people are able to identify poor posture in others, but they fail to see where they themselves fall short. The condition known as “hollow back“ arises when the normal lumbar curve (hyperlordosis) is exaggerated. An arched lower back leads the rib cage to protrude and the pelvis to be pushed out of its neutral position, which causes the tailbone to point backwards. Maintaining a healthy spine is as easy as practising good posture. Support for your back is best achieved by optimal posture, which may be attained w