IMPROPER POSTURE

Posture affects how you look, feel, and how others perceive you.  Bad posture compresses your organs and spine, destabilizes your joints, and causes pain.  Not to mention that it just looks bad.  It's an energy black hole that caves in on itself, sending a message to everyone you meet that you are stressed, self-conscious, tired, or even unhealthy.

	Forward Head	Hunched Shoulders	Rounded Lower Back	All Three

Same person…different messages.

Tired Stressed Self-conscious Possibly Sick Over-worked Unapproachable

Attractive Confident Knowledgeable Well Rested In Control Go Getter

Some Common Improper Postures

Swayback	Military	Lordosis	Kyphosis

Look in the mirror or ask your doctor to help you check for any of these common improper postures.  If caught and dealt with soon enough, these conditions can be reversed before they become permanent.

Some Helpful Tips

1. Check your office and home ergonomics.  Improper ergonomics can contribute to bad posture.
2. Check how you carry your bag/purse/briefcase.  Over time, this can also affect your posture.
3. Exercise to maintain proper posture.  This is the only permanent solution to bad posture.