The shoulder is the most complex joint in the body. It
permits a large range of motion which is important to many of your daily
activities. Having poor posture can
cause joint damage in your shoulder.
When you have poor posture your body is out of alignment, shifting the
balance of your weight and putting unnecessary stress on your joints. Over time
you may begin to suffer from chronic pain and limited range of motion.
When you slouch with your shoulders bent forward as you sit
or hold your head down in front of your shoulders when you walk it is putting
pressure on your shoulder joints. This decreases the space within your shoulder
joint for tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves, as well as interferes
with proper movement of your shoulder. Pressure on the neck and shoulder joints
can cause headaches and joint pain, it also may cause arthritis and chronic
pain and fatigue later in life.
To protect your shoulder joints from stress and pain it is
important to keep your body balanced and in good posture. Performing posture-strengthening exercises
and practicing good posture will keep unnecessary pressure of your joints as
well as decreasing your risk of having chronic shoulder pain in the future. Keeping
your shoulder muscles in balance is also important in keeping the shoulders
healthy.
When sitting be sure to sit up with your back straight and
shoulders back, avoid pulling your shoulders upward towards your ears. Keep
your head upright and your chin level.
Rest your arms comfortably at your sides and make sure to place your
feet flat on the floor.
Strengthening Exercises
Below are strengthening exercises that
will help to improve your posture.
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