Over 31 million Americans suffer from bad posture, leading to: • Back, neck and shoulder pain • Impaired lung function • Constricted nerves • Misaligned Spine • Poor circulation • Poor digestion • Headache • Jaw pain Let’s fix that:

The Text Neck Your head weighs around 12lbs. When you start bending your neck forwards, the stress on your cervical spine increases. Spending the day hunched over is a leading cause of muscle strain, pinched nerves and herniated disks.

How to fix the Text Neck: 1) Elevate your phone to eye level to avoid tilting your head forward 2) Stand upright with your chin tucked in and shoulders pulled back 3) Use an alarm to take periodic breaks from handheld devices

Use neck stretches to combat the strain on your spine:

The Desk Slump Over 80% of office workers complain of back pain. Further, working at a desk can result in muscle and bone imbalances. Prolonged sitting can also cause physical pain and discomfort plus negatively impacting your posture.

How to fix the Desk Slump Start from the feet and work your way up when assessing your workspace. 1) Feet firmly on the ground 2) Hips back and open (90-110 degrees) 3) Arms at a 90-degree angle and wrists flat 4) Back straight, monitor at eye-level with sufficient distance

Consider using a standing desk instead. You can make one yourself easily and for little cost:

Use desk stretches to combat the strain on your spine:

Rounded Shoulders They result from various activities: driving, sitting and standing. Rounded (or protracted) shoulders can disrupt joint function, limit mobility, particularly overhead, and result in tight muscles and pain in the rib and shoulder blade area.

How to open up your chest again:

Take regular breaks and go for walks outside Spending all day in front of a screen is bad for your posture and eyes. Get fresh air, let your eyes relax and gaze into the distance and use a walk to let your creativity flow. Aim for 10k steps a day to improve overall health.

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@questmoosa Do you think forward head posture could increase tension in the scalp? Explaining why hair loss seems to be more and more common these days, even among women?

@sentientbldmst Yes, this is mentioned in the article

@questmoosa Spot on, bad posture isn’t just about how you sit, it’s about how long you stay there. Even with a perfect setup, staying static wrecks muscles and circulation. Movement breaks are just as important as alignment.

@questmoosa A good setup helps with posture pain - ergonomic chair + standing desk takes the pressure off. Consider this 👇 - ErgoChair Ultra 2: http://autonomous.ai/office-ch... - SmartDesk 2: http://autonomous.ai/standing-...

@questmoosa Somatic movements to release long held tension and strength train in the new patterns that open up There’s no quick fixes for this sort of thing, have to let go to release the tension that holds you in misaligned posture, and ultimately this comes from our unconscious beliefs

@questmoosa Lifting weights and walking with a backpack with the right amount of weight in it, is what fixed my posture. It doesn't need to be a lot of weight in the backpack. Just enough to remind you to straighten your back and shoulders when walking. It takes a long time, but it will

@questmoosa Let’s be real, people with text neck ain’t going to do exercises to correct it.

@questmoosa Affects the carry and tone of your voice

@questmoosa You missed one important issue. People with poor eyesight tend to develop poor posture when using any screen. So first - go fix your eyesight - otherwise you can try to sit correctly as often as you want - it will not work. Your body will consistently move your posture back into

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@questmoosa In a desk job, as one of the oldest there, I would volunteer for anything if it involved walking/going up and down stairs. They thought I was crazy and they were smart.

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