The body, and especially the spine, yearns to be in alignment. When it is in proper alignment with good posture, things work more efficiently. The muscles are under less stress. The cartilage surfaces on the joints have less surface stress.
Because the body is made to be moving, there is no one good posture to have for very long. But if you have to be sitting or standing for an extended period of time, you need to be aware of where your body is in space.
Here is a popular internet article that puts it all succinctly:
Good Posture – More Than Sitting Up Straight
and: Keeping Your Muscles in Balance
If you are concerned that your posture isn’t quite what it should be, give our office a call. We can help guide you through the steps needed to make your posture the best that it can be. With improving their posture, patients often have more energy, are less fatigued throughout the day, and look and feel better about themselves.
Todd Lloyd, DC
Chiropractor in Sonoma
The body, mind and spirit all seek balance. It is the optimal state.