06/11/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/10/2021 18:02
By Sara Butler
Bad posture: It's something your grandmother harped on you about for years. Now that you're older, you probably realize that your grandmother was right -- posture is important, especially when it comes to spinal health.
To help prevent back pain you need good posture, it's that simple. However, getting good posture does take some work on your part. Yes, you need to be mindful of your posture during activities each day but you also need to strengthen the muscles that help to support the spine, muscles often referred to as your core muscles.
Here are some simple exercises you can do no matter your fitness level that can help to encourage good posture.
Why are core muscles so important? It's because the muscles that make up your core in the pelvis and trunk help you in many ways. Some of these ways include:
If you're looking to strengthen your core to address issues with your posture, then you should give these easy exercises a try:
See? These exercises are easy. They don't require expensive equipment or even a gym membership -- simply do them in the comfort of your own home. As you feel your core muscles strengthen, you may find that holding proper posture is easier to do throughout the day.
If you have questions about exercises for your core muscles, or you want to challenge yourself a bit more, then talk to the chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic today!
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