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What Are The Signs Of A Healthy Spine?

I looked in the mirror and I think there is something wrong with my spine. I'm young and I'm not experiencing any pain, but I just want to perfect my posture. However, whoever I mention it to tells me that there is nothing abnormal about my posture. So tell me what are the signs that I need an evaluation, and who do I go to for one. I would greatly appreciate your advice in this matter. Thank you.
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing,sitting or lying down.Good posture involves keeping your body to stand walk sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or weight -bearing activities.Natural stance is
1 Stand with your feet side by side about a foot apart
2 Raise up on balls of your feet so your heels touch lightly on the floor
3 Push your chest out slightly
4Tuck your chin a little
Lean forward slightly from your hips
This is a rough guide to stand in correct posture
Now you test yourself and make corrections accordingly
Hope this answers your query
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What Are The Signs Of A Healthy Spine?

Hi posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing,sitting or lying down.Good posture involves keeping your body to stand walk sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or weight -bearing activities.Natural stance is 1 Stand with your feet side by side about a foot apart 2 Raise up on balls of your feet so your heels touch lightly on the floor 3 Push your chest out slightly 4Tuck your chin a little Lean forward slightly from your hips This is a rough guide to stand in correct posture Now you test yourself and make corrections accordingly Hope this answers your query