20 Easy Ways To Achieve Perfect Posture In No Time

Dec 07, 2018

No matter how hard you try, perfect posture will not happen overnight. But don't give up--it is possible! Becoming aware of your posture is the first step, then repairing certain behaviors will lead to the formation of daily habits. Before you know it, your posture will be completely transformed and you'll feel your best.

Throughout your life, you’ve probably realized that you don’t have the best posture. Your friends or family might've even commented on your bad posture themselves! Although it may take time to achieve a perfect posture, there’s no reason that you shouldn’t start today when it can be as easy as following a few simple tips!

Reminding yourself about the importance of posture and seeking to correct it is a great step to bettering your overall health.

• Try to imagine that you have a thread stretching from your neck to your lower tailbone, and it’ll be easier for you to remember to keep your back straight. Visualize this thread keeping your body straight in order to abide by it.
• Remember to use both legs to evenly distribute your weight. Your stomach should be turned inward. If you can’t remember to do this, perform an exercise called the vacuum. Start by laying down or positioning yourself on all fours. Exhale sharply through the mouth, then hold your breath. Bring your stomach in as much as you can. Count to 15 before relaxing your muscles. Repeat.

• No matter what you’re doing, your back needs to be straight. You can regain this position and balance of your body by standing against a wall for a few minutes. Make sure your butt, shoulder blades, and calves are all touching the wall.
• Swimming is a great exercise for maintaining good posture. These exercises use your back, abdominal muscles, and your hands in order to work together to keep your posture in check. It strengthens all of your muscles which helps your back to become straighter. It will also become easier to hold good posture.

• Remember to maintain good posture while you’re driving. Your seat should be adjusted so that you can reach everything you need without bending your body. Keep your back pressed against the seat.
• Don’t sleep in your bed in the shape of a star. It’s better for your posture to sleep on your side. Bend at the knees slightly. This pose will help your spine to not become deformed and hold tension. This position even will reduce snoring and increase breathing!

• Taking yoga classes will greatly improve your posture. Yoga helps us learn how to relax and use all of our muscles. Yoga also has benefits for mental health!
• Begin each day by perfecting your posture. Stretch up towards the ceiling, and align your back into the correct positioning.

• If you cook or prepare food sitting down, make sure that you aren’t leaning over the table and bending your body.
• If you work or spend the majority of your day standing, make sure that you give yourself a break every few hours to reduce stress on your back.
• A great way to test your self-control is to sit on the edge of a chair. Relax your back and test yourself to stay straight.
• When ironing clothes, you should allow at least a 4-6 inch distance from your elbow to the table.

• Cat stretches can help you relax the muscles in your back. Stand on all fours, and arch your back. Try to touch your chest to your chin. Then, bend the opposite way by pulling your shoulder blades inwards and raising your chin. Repeat for 10 reps.
• Make sure to hold your phone in front of you when using it instead of bending upwards or downwards to see it. This reduces tension and relaxes your back.
• When carrying bags from shopping, use one in each hand to perfect your balance.

• Try to avoid wearing high heels for extended periods of time. You should have comfortable shoes with you wherever you go in case you need to change.
• Practice walking by balancing books on your head. This will improve your posture greatly.
• Spine deformation can be caused by carrying your purse on the same side of your body each day. Try to alienate shoulders in order to prevent this.

• Your phone can be set to have a constant “maintain good posture” reminder!
• Avoid being shy. Stooping and curving our backs can be a symptom of insecurity or shyness, so try to remain confident in public.

It's time to improve your posture! Have you tried out any of these tips? Spread the word and pass this along to anyone you know who needs posture tips.

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!