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Poor posture - any tips?

8 replies

Hermonthis · 08/08/2022 11:27

I have just noticed my posture is quite poor.
my shoulders are beginning to get round, and my body aches if I try and sit up straight!

My back is very curved when I sit down.

When I walk my neck is forwards!! (especially with a satchel on my shoulder)

Has anyone got any tips on what to do? I’m hypermobile, I already run quite a lot and I swim 3 x a week.

I am not very good at forming new habits so whenever I start yoga, I do it for a few weeks and then give up / forget.

I usually wear converse or Vans but I’m wondering if some small heels would help when the Birkenstock weather ends.

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schmalex · 08/08/2022 11:32

I'd do some strength training to build the muscles in your back / core.

TheWayoftheLeaf · 08/08/2022 16:56

You could buy a posture corrector.

Mintchervilpurslane · 08/08/2022 16:58

Alexander technique? Used to be a thing in the 70s and 80s although not heard much about it more recently. Perhaps Pilates has taken over?

Adult ballet lessons?

billycorn · 08/08/2022 21:42

Pilates and strength training would really help.
check online or IG for postural stretches and exercises. I bought a Pilates block and stretch my back over it which really helps. I think you’ll need to do all of the above to correct poor posture. It can take a while to correct.

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Hermonthis · 09/08/2022 10:02

Thanks everyone!! I need some kind of daily posture exercise routine. I used to do strength training but stopped going to the gym when covid kicked off!

I think I’ll start doing a bit at home in front of YouTube and then work up to bigger weights and maybe a Pilates class!!

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evilharpy · 09/08/2022 10:03

Most definitely pilates is your friend here!

mynameiscalypso · 09/08/2022 10:05

Following! I am very conscious of this too. I've tried yoga and Pilates at various times but I'm not sure how much difference it has made. I think fundamentally I just need to sit/stand better and make a conscious effort to do so until it becomes second nature.

WigglesWaggles · 12/08/2022 08:24

Following this. I am also hypermobile and have terrible posture. It hurts so much to sit/stand straight with the correct posture but looks so awful when I don’t. I spent all day yesterday being sick due to pain in my head referred from my neck caused predominately by posture.

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