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Tips to Improve Your Posture In the Classroom

Thebenefitsofgoodposture include improved breathing, increased self-confidence, and optimal digestion. But if you are a student stuck in a classroom or lecture hall all day with uncomfortable chairs and heavy books, we have your back. Here are some tips to improve your posture without even trying. Adjust Your Backpack Oneofthereasonsyourbackhurts isbecause the weight you carry on your backpack. The gap between your back and your backpack is what causes the stress to your back, though, which damages your posture at the end. To fix this, adjust your backpack handles so it can be as close to your back as possible to avoid your spine to curve excessively when carrying your backpack.

Do not follow this trend, and use both straps of your backpack so the weight is evenly

Unload Your Backpack I know, I know, you have a biology exam tomorrow and you need to bring your chemistry book with you so you can do the lab properly. But carrying everything in your backpack and loading it with heavy school supplies is not good for your back or your posture. If at college, leave the heavy supplies at your dormitory or apartment and take a good walk home every time you need them (say yes to exercise!) or carry them in your hands. This will -literally- take weight from your back and will improve your posture. Wear Both Straps of Your Backpack The cool kids walk around campus carrying their backpacks on just one shoulder, but they also have bad posture and back problems.

distributed on your back. Stretch Between Classes

Practice posture exercises throughout the day, such as when you get up from your desk, or right before breaks and lunch. Practicing better posture at scheduled times will help better posture become a habit. One exercise is imagining a string passing through your body from ceiling to floor, pulling you upward and making you taller. Think of stretching your head toward the ceiling, increasing the space between your rib cage and pelvis. Source: •https://www.uprightpose.com/blogs/news/how-to- improve-your-posture-as-a-college-student • https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/4-ways-to-turn-good- posture-into-less-back-pain

PATIENT SPOTLIGHT

“When I first started, I was in constant pain and having difficulty sleeping. I noticed relief within just the first week of doing PT and immediately started to steadily improve. Nick was incredible and very nice to work with. Because of our sessions, I am mindful of my posture and use stretches that I learned from Nick.” – K. D. “I noticed relief within just the first week of doing PT and immediately started to steadily improve.”

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