I tried the “stomach special”, as the class is called (...), today. After the abs class which came beforehand, this felt like a walk in the park – but my muscles might say something else tomorrow.
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How I did it: Well, I'm kind of self-conscious about my stomach. I noticed that if I sit up straight, it looks flatter. So that was my motivation lol. I definitely don't slouch like I used to. I might lean back in a chair or forward on a desk, but my back's still straight, so that's good. But I still have curves in my spine. I'll worry about that later, though. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I followed some of the guides listed by other users. What helped me most was the exercise where you always make sure that your shoulders aren't falling forwards. The more I notice other people with bad posture, it always seems to be that they have their shoulders forward. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Simply learning to maintain your awareness and correct your posture when it gets poor is enough, at least for me. Certain habits, such as sitting too far forward in chairs, are difficult to overcome but it is worth doing for the sake of your back. I don't think this is something I've actually "done" so much as increased my awareness of, since I'll always have to watch for it. Read how I did it…
How I did it: A while back, my chiropractor suggested I do some neck-muscle exercises to straighten up my posture. These are accomplished by standing straight with your back against the wall, and slowly tightening your neck muscles and bringing your head back against the wall. Always look straight forward when doing this, and only do 10-20 of them per session, and only 3 sessions a day at the most, else you'll have a severely sore neck. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Wii Fit + being aware that is what i wanted to do. When sitting, standing, walking always aware where my balance is, and how my posture is being carried. Read how I did it…
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now that I have become aware that my posture is not so great.. I am being a big stickler about it now.
got lib book on alexander technique. mainly about theory, will read it. also got some videos that i have to go through. so far, a concept from it i can use is to elongate the back and then expand or widen pelvis.
- should study proper anatomy or relationship with pelvis/tailbone and neck head and back.
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I need to be more conscientious about my posture. Its making me stiff. I will go on here more often to remind myself to do this. :)
standing has been decent. sitting is a slumping sac of mess.
a subset of this goal is to pick rigid chairs over plush chairs when sitting in someone’s home or elsewhere. i sit more properly in a straight backed chair (no shit) than in a big hungry mouth of upholstery.
another subset of this goal is to use the computer in bed less. even with the bolstering pillow it actually makes my back ache after a time and that’s a terrible sign.
i’ll work on uncrossing my legs later. that’s going to be very difficult.
I’ve been going to a chiropractor recently, and I have high hopes that this combined with doing the exercises and stretches I have been will help my posture.
Visited an osteo and was told that i have evidence of Scheuermann’s Disease from childhood. Nasty name but not uncommon, apparently affecting 25% of children to some degree. He gave me some excerises to do.
Whilst laying on my front, arms outstreched, lift left arm and right leg slowly at the same time, lower and repeat with opposite limbs.
Abdominal crunches, focusing on keeping my lower back on the floor as I contract, to help remove the curvature my muscles are forcing from my thorasic vertebrae to my lumbar.
Using a large rubber band, strengthening the upper back muscles responsible for keeping the scapula in place and tight.
Will see how it goes.
I have been slouching a lot lately! I am really noticing it! I need to improve! I don’t want to be one of those old ladies who is getting shorter because she doesn’t stand up straight and the damage becomes permanent! I need to work on this. Going to try to think about it all the time!
I am always lethargic and work only on the last minute. Though this has not resulted in anything seriously damaging, I want to change this character. This change will better mold my overall character and look into things confidently.
vanillatears is not having much luck stopping her procrastination
Definitely. I can feel the difference. It’s not perfect all the time, naturally, but the majority of the time, I know it’s much better than what it used to be!
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