Bad posture, Bad mood! Bad posture in front of the computer!
Whenever you are sitting at a computer, be aware of your posture and keep your feet flat on the floor.
As many people find themselves spending more time sitting behind a screen or standing for hours at a time without interruption, paying attention to their posture is more important than ever.
If you've never thought too much about whether sitting or standing upright, posture is hurting your health, you may want to start before you find yourself in a bad mood.
Here's why:
Every time we lean forward 60 degrees, the strain on our neck increases dramatically.
This can lead to numbness, pain, pinched nerves and inadequate breathing, none of which are good for your mood!
Stress in the neck can also lead to tension in the upper back and shoulder muscles, resulting in headaches that can be very frequent for some people who habitually have poor posture.
Your body language is closely related to posture. A slumped posture can make us appear sad, fearful, or disinterested with respect to peers leading to different treatment that can put us off without even realizing it.
In a 2015 article, researchers concluded that when faced with a high stress situation, study participants with good posture maintained higher self-esteem and mood.
While those with poor posture experienced greater stress and used negative words to describe their experience.
Are you dealing with poor posture? We can help you!!!
In addition to a bad mood, poor posture can lead to other health problems. read here
You can improve your posture naturally through chiropractic care, exercise, stretching and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle. Ask us for more tips at your next visit.
Source: The Official Journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association.
