The posture refers to the position of your body whether your body is still and static or moving and dynamic.
Optimal postural balance in standing is pictured above. In this position there is a perfect distribution of the body mass around the center of gravity such that the muscles have to work as little as possible to achieve and maintain postural balance.
Deviations from optimal posture create imbalance and will result in:
- Muscle problems
- Weakness in some muscles
- Tightness in some muscles
- Joint problems
- Restriction in some joints
- Excessive Movement in some joints
- Altered breathing patterns
- Imbalances Mein create structures and pain in both the joints and the soft tissues( example muscles ligaments) and alter breathing
- Optimal posture and correction are seen in below Figure
Deviation of optimal posture and
correction are seen in this figure
Good posture
Sitting: sitting posture should align the head and spine as seen in the standing posture. This guideline applies to driving, using a computer, reading or watching TV. Working surfaces should be at elbow height. computer screens should be at I level and raising the user. reading material should be elevated preferably at eye level. forward bending should occur at the hips, not in the spine. that knees should be at, or slightly below, the level of the hips. The feet should be flat and well supported.
Lying on the back
Pillows
Pillows should maintain the head, neck and the spine in neutral alignment. a single pillow May achieve this position, or two staggered pillows with the upper pillow corners drawn up around the neck may be necessary. materials may include foam, feathers, water or a combination of these, depending on the needs of the individual.
Legs
Should be supported under the knees with two pillows rolled up and taped together or taped ball star so that the low back is in a neutral position.
Lying on the side
Pillows
Pillow should maintain the head, neck and spine in neutral alignment. In this position, pillows should be placed between the legs to keep them parallel to one another. A pillow in front of the chest to support the upper arm is useful. A body pillow is good for both leg and arm support. For many persons, rolling up a small towel and placing it in between the waistline and the bed may be necessary to keep the spine in a neutral position.
Tirupati exercise
It is highly recommended to learn the exercise properly under the guidance of a physiotherapist.
Sleeping Positions
Physiotherapy
A Physiotherapist can help to improve your posture by:
- Performing a detailed evaluation of your posture, alignment, and muscle balance
- Taking a history of your work recreational activities, and your activities of daily living and the posters you use for each of these.
- Teaching you how to strengthen weak muscles and stretch tight muscles and joints
- Teaching you to stabilize joints that more too much
- Teaching you efficient breathing patterns
- Teaching you how to employ the principles of good posture to your work, home and leisure activities
