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                     Standing and Posture

Good posture protects your back and can improve your appearance. 

Follow these guidelines for correct posture while standing: 
       Your head, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles should be in a line. 
       Your shoulders should be square, not rounded.
       Hold your pelvis in mid-position with a slight hollow in the low back.
       Keep your knees relaxed, not locked straight.
       Place your feet a few inches apart with your weight evenly distributed. 

Good posture doesn’t come overnight.  You have to work at it.

 Try this exercise: 

                Press your heels, buttocks, shoulders and head firmly against the wall. 
                Walk 3-5 steps away from the wall; hold for 5 seconds.
                Return to the wall by walking backwards.


                Did you have to readjust your posture?

                Pay particular attention to your head and neck.

                Practice this exercise a few times per day until you are able
                   to walk back to the wall without making any postural adjustments.

               Were you able to get your heels and shoulders against the wall?
               Increasing your flexibility will allow you to do so over time.  

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