Sitting and standing with a healthy, upright posture not only looks good, but can also help you avoid common neck and back problems. The following 30-second posture tips demonstrated by Dr. Yoav Suprun, DPT, OCS, Dip. MDT, CSCS, will help you practice healthy posture while completing common, everyday tasks.
Healthy posture while standing at a mirror to shave or apply makeup
Healthy posture while using your phone
Healthy posture while emptying the garbage and cleaning the trash can
Healthy posture while using a computer
Mid-back extension exercise for healthy posture
More posture tips from Dr. Yoav
Find more posture tips in Dr. Yoav’s new book Aging Without Aching: Relieve pain, improve your posture, move better and stop kvetching. Written for people who want to age better, with less pain and more vitality, this book includes functional fitness exercises, body mechanics strategies, and secrets to aging with perfect posture.
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Five Techniques for Better Posture and Better Health
Amy Bowman, OPTP Staff Writer - July 19, 2022
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Amy Bowman, OPTP Staff Writer
Amy is a Minneapolis runner, cyclist and yoga enthusiast who enjoys writing about health and wellness, physical therapy and fitness topics.
