Look younger with better posture

Better posture is an important tool to combat aging.  Go to any shopping centre or busy public space and take note of the people there.  Other than obvious features like wrinkled skin and grey hair, what most brings attention to how well someone has aged is the way they carry themselves and how upright they are.

Posture impacts the aging process.

Those who stand erect and move smoothly can look much younger than their years, while those who are stooped and have an unsteady gait often look older than they are.  Looks may be superficial, but there's no doubt looking better helps our self esteem.

Poor posture leads to pain.

Poor posture often contributes to back pain, neck pain, and headaches to name a few unpleasant conditions.  Our bodies are structures that must conform to the same physical laws as buildings or bridges and work against gravity on a daily basis.  Like any other structure there is an ideal alignment of the parts that reduces the stress on your joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons.  Unlike buildings or bridges, our bodies can adapt and compensate for poor alignment (posture),  but there is a price to pay for that.  The price is not only pain, but also the slow deterioration of the entire musculoskeletal framework.

Many call this “getting old”.  However, if we return to that shopping centre or busy public space, we can see that that is not the case.  One 60 year old, for example, may be mistaken for 45, where another may be mistaken for 75.  The calendar can be an unreliable way to determine a person’s age and appearance!

Posture exercises help you age well.

Posture exercises will strengthen key muscle groups that have weakened with injury or inactivity, as well as stretching those muscles which have become overly tight.  This helps maintain strong posture and smooth movement.  It also ensures full, deep breathing, better circulation, and proper nerve function.  So really, posture exercises are a crucial aid to a long, active, healthy life.