Upright posture doesn’t mean constantly holding your back perfectly straight. What matters is keeping the natural curves of the spine and spreading the load evenly through the body.
Why posture matters
Good posture helps you move more freely, reduces unnecessary tension and supports a healthy spine. The position of the body also affects breathing, circulation and the healthy functioning of the internal organs.
How to do the wall exercise
Stand with your back to a wall so that your heels, buttocks, shoulder blades and the back of your head touch it.
Press your little fingers into the wall and draw your shoulders back.
Keep the pelvis neutral: don’t tip it forward, and avoid tucking it strongly under or over-arching the lower back. A small natural gap remains between your lower back and the wall.
Take a few calm breaths, holding the position without strain.
This exercise helps you feel the correct position of the body and control your posture better in everyday life.
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