Posture is the position in which you hold your body and limbs when standing, sitting or lying down. To have good posture means that you need to be aware of always holding yourself in a way that puts the least strain on your back, whatever you are doing. Regular exercise like running, walking, cycling and playing different sports will help to keep your back strong.
To have good posture, you will need:
Standing up
To have a good standing posture, you must:
Standing for a long time is tiring, so try to rest one foot at a time a bit higher up than the other, like on a step, or a stool.
Slumping sideways into your hip is not good posture and can strain your back muscles. Try to move about rather than standing in one position for too long.
Sitting down
To have a good sitting posture, you must:
Lifting things
To maintain posture while lifting things, you must:
Lying down
Even when you are lying down or sleeping, you can look after your posture by:
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