INFOGRAPHICS: how well is your posture?

Correct posture - it's not just the beauty. It is also the key to our health, not only now, but for years to come. Because now we can not ignore the side effects of ssutulennoy back, outstretched neck or shoulders drooping. But after a couple of years we will be able to experience all the "charms" of his levity in his state of health. Knee problems, back pain and neck, headaches, problems with the shoulders and hips - all that is waiting for us in the not so bright and not-so-distant future.

A few tips from trainer Bill Hartmann will help avoid potential health problems and keep your spine in good condition.

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So, you with the spine, if there are problems:

1.Look at his ear. If it is over the front of the middle of the shoulder, then your head with the neck too tightly stretched forward.

2.If you can see your shoulder blade, so your back is too rounded.

3.Large convex arc in the upper back causes your body to lean forward.

4.The front part of the abdomen is lower than the back and lower part of the spine strongly curved inwardly due to the front of the pelvis (obtained bulging stomach).

5.Look at your shoulders. They must be at the same level.

6.Kneecaps slightly turned inward and touch each other when the legs are straightened.

7.Toes turned outwards by more than 10 degrees.

In order not to spin like a top in front of the mirror, twisting his neck, ask your friends to take a picture of you from all sides. You must be as straight as possible in a relaxed state (ie, just take your usual position), the feet should be shoulder width apart. Then compare your photos with the picture above.

There is a problem? So, we need to work to fix them!

I can only add that if the problem is not much running, to cope with them will help an experienced massage therapist (after examination by a doctor) and a good yoga instructor. When all the vertebrae are in place, you will need to work hard on the back muscles.