Good posture is important for more than just an appealing look; it helps to improve your overall health and well-being.

Being mindful of your posture and making corrections as needed can help you achieve proper posture and allow you to reap an abundance of health benefits.

Posture refers to your body position when you are standing, sitting, lying down, and when you’re performing movements such as lifting, bending, and twisting.

Your spine consists of three natural curvatures that need to be aligned correctly so that your weight is evenly distributed over both of your feet. The three curves include:

• Cervical curve – this is the curve in your neck that has a slight forward curve.
• Thoracic curve – this is the curve in your upper and mid back that has a slight backwards curve.
• Lumbar curve – this is the curve in your lower back that has a slight forward curve.

Maintaining proper posture has many benefits including:

• Keeping your joints and bones in proper alignment.
• Ensuring muscles are being used effectively and efficiently.
• Helping to decrease abnormal wear and tear on joint surfaces.
• Decreasing stress on the spinal ligaments.
• Preventing the spine from becoming fixed in an abnormal position.
• Preventing muscle fatigue.
• Minimizing the risk of sprain and strain injuries.
• Minimizing the risk of back pain.
• Promoting a good appearance.