Need To Fix Your Posture? Here's 6 Ways To Do It.

Having good posture not only makes you look better and improves confidence, but it helps with breathing and circulation, decrease muscle spasms, and even helps your mood.

#1 GET UP AND MOVE

"Get up at least once an hour to go to the bathroom, bust out a quick set of stretches, or get yourself a glass of water," says Lee. Staying hunched over at your desk can cause bad posture, so any chance you have to move around, take it.

#2 SWITCH TO A STANDING DESK

While this may not be possible for everyone, getting a standing desk allows you to stay upright while you're working and avoid the slouched-over position that's so detrimental to our alignment.

#3 TRAIN YOUR MUSCLES

By taking up a regular exercise regimen, you can train your body to not only be stronger, but to hold itself up properly. "Be diligent about proper posture while working out so you can train the proper muscles to hold that posture while you are at rest," says Dr. Matt DeLeva, another chiropractor in Los Angeles.

#4 DO A DESK STRETCH

There are many stretches you can do while seated at your desk that incorporate the shoulders, neck, back, and legs. Try a simple hamstring stretch or an easy twist to keep your muscles from tensing up in the same position all day.

#5 TAKE UP YOGA

Many yoga poses incorporate back stretches, strengthen your core, and help with relaxation and flexibility. Yoga also helps bring more awareness to your body, which can help you pay attention to how you carry yourself.

#6 CHANGE THE WAY YOU SIT

You can have the nicest and most ergonomic chair, but if you are sitting improperly in it, your posture will be affected. "Try lifting your chair or putting a pad under you so that your knees are lower than your hips," says DeLeva. This will keep the correct curvature in your back and neck.

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