{"id":2626,"date":"2016-11-08T14:16:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-08T14:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insyncphysio.com\/uncategorized\/5-really-great-reasons-why-good-posture-is-super-important\/"},"modified":"2016-11-08T14:16:00","modified_gmt":"2016-11-08T14:16:00","slug":"5-really-great-reasons-why-good-posture-is-super-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insyncphysio.com\/posture\/5-really-great-reasons-why-good-posture-is-super-important\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Really Great Reasons Why Good Posture Is Super Important"},"content":{"rendered":"
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So it turns out, your mother was right after all: Good posture really matters \u2015 even in your older years.<\/div>\n
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Here are five reasons why good posture matters.<\/div>\n

1. Bad posture can adversely impact your sex life.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Research shows that slouching \u2015 the opposite of \u201cpower posing,\u201d meaning standing up tall and straight \u2015 results in low energy and low self-esteem. Standing straight up with your shoulders back and neck aligned with the rest of your spine is considered a \u201cpower pose\u201d that can boost your energy and confidence levels. By regularly practicing good posture, you\u2019ll feel more confident and energized in and out of the bedroom.<\/div>\n

2.  Slouching makes you look older. <\/strong><\/h4>\n
If you\u2019ve spent years sitting at a desk, hunched over a computer, you may be more likely to develop that unnatural hump in your neck or back resulting from \u201ctext neck.\u201d For women, the forward slouching motion and rounding of the shoulders can cause breast sagging. To avoid your slouching from developing into skeletal or spinal issues, stay mindful of your posture in any position you\u2019re in, whether you\u2019re seated, standing, or walking, said Wang.<\/div>\n

3. Bad posture can damage your back.<\/h4>\n
Yes, of course you knew that. Did you know that back pain is the second most common reason people visit the doctor every year, and poor posture is directly correlated to the increase in back pain in people who spend a great deal of their time sitting. Research found that during an average workday, people spend as much as 38 minutes per hour slouching.  <\/div>\n

4. Poor posture can cause irregular bowel movements. <\/h4>\n
We kid you not. It\u2019s not just your back that will feel the affects of your slouching \u2015 your intestines will take a hit, too. Having good posture means your stomach and intestines can easily push food through \u2015 but poor posture can cause your gastrointestinal system to lock up or function poorly. Research has also shown that people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome who suffer from bloating and gas can ease their symptoms by standing up straight. <\/div>\n

5. Bad posture makes you more selfish.<\/h4>\n
Research shows that sitting upright helps reduce self-focus, allowing you to tune in more on the needs and emotions of the people around you.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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