Heads Up!

That's right! Just like your mom used to say, sit up straight! Keeping good posture, and your spine well aligned is essential to good health in many ways. Pinched nerves anywhere in the body are extremely painful, and debilitating. Bad posture really seems to be an epidemic in itself.
There are exercises that can be done to help improve or protect your posture. One simple thing to do is sit up straight, do not arch your back, and pinch your shoulder blades towards your spine. Hold that position for the count of 5, and release. Repeat 10 to 15 times, initiating the upper trapezius and rhomboids, which will train you to have better posture.
You should do this a few times a day, especially when you are sitting in front of the computer for a long time, or you notice yourself slouching at any point. Musicians may find this especially helpful, as they have to sit for very long periods for practice. When anyone is sitting for long periods for any reason, they should get up and walk around every hour to prevent blood clots from forming in the legs, and traveling into the heart causing heart attack or stroke. I mention that because it seems to be a big problem with people who sit for long periods of time, including frequent travelers.
So keep your head high, your shoulders back, and show the world your good posture! You'll save yourself spinal problems, and it will actually help your self image. And that is always a great thing!
Be happy and healthy!
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