MAY IS POSTURE MONTH!
Advantages of Good Posture
- Extra Height - up to 3 inches of our natural body height can be lost with poor posture. With good posture, we can regain our full height
- Fatigue Prevention - good posture means the body is using muscles more efficiently, meaning less energy is being spent keeping the body in position
- Prevention of strains, back ache, and muscular pain
- Prevention of wear on the joints and less strain on the body's ligaments
- Prevention of Secondary Complications - such as arthritis and impairment of circulatory and digestive systems
- Improved Appearance - people with good posture, carry themselves in a more natural manner and generally look better than those whose posture is out of balance
Dr. Kostek can assist you with proper posture, including recommending exercises to strengthen your core postural muscles.
He can also assist you with choosing proper postures during your activities, helping reduce your risk of injury.
He can also assist you with choosing proper postures during your activities, helping reduce your risk of injury.
Mindful Movement
Moving well begins with being body-aware and paying attention to how you stand and walk. Mindful meditation can lower pain and improve sleep, and you can apply many of these same ideas by moving mindfully as you walk, focusing your attention on your symmetry. (3/4)
Pay attention to each PostureZone®:
PostureZone® 4: Head
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There is no "Perfect Posture"
Posture is how you balance your body
Good posture is more than standing up straight, and requires more than “keeping your shoulders back.” To improve posture you have to strengthen how your body balances, and how it moves.
Though there is no one perfect posture, there are better and worse postures. It’s not just how you stand, it’s also how you align and balance your body when you sit.
Sitting is the 21st century posture. Our technology-driven work and recreational habits are a primary cause of neck, shoulder and back pain.
The human body is designed to walk and run, not sit in a folded, cramped position for hours. Problems begin when we work the deep core muscles balancing our body in only a small part of their full range of motion. Unused muscles adapt and atrophy, and overtime our posture weakens.
If you spend a big chunk of your life sitting, you must actively do something to counteract your habits, or your posture will suffer.
Good posture is more than standing up straight, and requires more than “keeping your shoulders back.” To improve posture you have to strengthen how your body balances, and how it moves.
Though there is no one perfect posture, there are better and worse postures. It’s not just how you stand, it’s also how you align and balance your body when you sit.
Sitting is the 21st century posture. Our technology-driven work and recreational habits are a primary cause of neck, shoulder and back pain.
The human body is designed to walk and run, not sit in a folded, cramped position for hours. Problems begin when we work the deep core muscles balancing our body in only a small part of their full range of motion. Unused muscles adapt and atrophy, and overtime our posture weakens.
If you spend a big chunk of your life sitting, you must actively do something to counteract your habits, or your posture will suffer.
Posture is an Indicator
How long, and how well you'll live
Everyone knows people lose height as they age, but did you know your life can get shorter as you get shorter?
Research suggests the physical restriction of lungs and abdominal organs caused by loss of height caused a much higher risk of heart disease, stroke and respiratory mortality. In other words, allowing posture to worsen can shorten your life!
Posture also affects how well you’ll live. Posture related back problems are the number three reason for all doctor visits!
Everyone knows people lose height as they age, but did you know your life can get shorter as you get shorter?
Research suggests the physical restriction of lungs and abdominal organs caused by loss of height caused a much higher risk of heart disease, stroke and respiratory mortality. In other words, allowing posture to worsen can shorten your life!
Posture also affects how well you’ll live. Posture related back problems are the number three reason for all doctor visits!
- 65 million people in the US alone endure back pain every year
- Low back pain is the most common disability for people under age 45, causing lost productivity, inability to participate in normal activities, and diminished enjoyment of life
- 80% of Americans suffer back pain during their lives
Posture Affects your Health
Choosing the healthiest path
Your posture has a massive impact on your overall health. Here are the top 10 reasons to make it your mission to improve your posture during Posture Month!
People with good posture enjoy:
Your posture has a massive impact on your overall health. Here are the top 10 reasons to make it your mission to improve your posture during Posture Month!
People with good posture enjoy:
- Pain-free movement and flexibility
- Better balance and coordination
- Higher energy level
- Elevated confidence level
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Optimism and positive attitude
- Peak athletic performance
- Ability to breathe deeply
- More youthful appearance
- Staying active longer
ACE Your Posture
How do your habits at work and play affect your body?
Posture Month is an annual reminder to find out how your posture changed over the last year… for better or for worse.
From workplace warriors to aging boomers who want to stay active, there’s confusion about what’s posture-smart, what’s a gimmick, and what’s actionable.
Find out how you stack up with a posture assessment. Take action to improve posture. Find out about new tools that help maintain strong posture, and get an expert view of others that might be a waste of time (and money).
ACE Your Posture
Posture Month is an annual reminder to find out how your posture changed over the last year… for better or for worse.
From workplace warriors to aging boomers who want to stay active, there’s confusion about what’s posture-smart, what’s a gimmick, and what’s actionable.
Find out how you stack up with a posture assessment. Take action to improve posture. Find out about new tools that help maintain strong posture, and get an expert view of others that might be a waste of time (and money).
ACE Your Posture
- Awareness – Forget good or bad. Posture is strong or weak, and there’s always a path to improvement. A quick posture check is an annual must-do
- Control – Strong posture helps you to look your best and move without pain. A few minutes a day of posture exercise is all you need to improve your posture
- Environment – To maintain great posture create a posture-smart environment to put an end to bad habits! Easy fixes and new posture tech makes it easy
Dr. Gary J. Kostek, DC
8695 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
716.634.4133
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Wednesday 7am - 6pm
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8695 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
716.634.4133
Office Hours*
Monday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
* Emergency visits
Tues / Thurs / Sat
by appointment*