4 ways to say good bye to back pain – 2 (standing posture)

In the first part of the series, we covered some of the major factors that contribute towards back pain. Standing and sitting posture being one of them. In this part we will cover how to stand with the right posture to avoid back pain:

Standing Posture

Legs and feet:

• Stand with weight mostly on the balls of the feet, not with weight on the heels
• Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and shoulders upright
• Keep your knees little soft and avoid locking the knees
• If standing for a long period of time, shift weight from one foot to the other, or rock from heels to toes.

Abdomen:

• Brace your abdominal muscles, this gives additional support to the spine.

Head, shoulder and chest:

• Be sure the head is square on top of the spine, not pushed out forward
• Push your chest out by touching the shoulder blades behind

Self manage your posture:

Stand against a wall with shoulders and bottom touching wall. In this position, the back of the head should also touch the wall – if it does not, the head is carried to far forward (anterior head carriage).

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Please note: The advice in this post does not overrule or replace any medical advice. Before starting on any exercise program please consult a doctor and a certified fitness professional.