Strong abdominal muscles are essential for a strong body. They help stabilize your torso, which reduces aches and pains in your lower back and hips.
Two groups of abdomen muscles are responsible for proper posture: the inner and the outer unit.
- Inner muscles provide joint stabilization
- Outer muscles aid in movement of the core
The Affect Posture has on Backs and Abdominal Muscles
- Strong posture makes sure bones are properly aligned and the muscles and connective tissues aren't being overstrained
- Poor posture can lead to chronic back pain and can even impair the function of vital organs
- Sitting and standing puts a lot of pressure on the lower back; sitting is worse than standing
- sitting posture is a major contributor to lower back pain
Statistics
- "A study published by the American Journal of Epidemiology showed that sitting for more than six hours a day can make someone at least 18% more likely to die from diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, than those sitting less than three hours."
- "Scientist at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana analyzed the lifestyles of more than 17,000 men and women for thirteen years, and found that people who sit for most of the day are 54% more likely to die of heart attacks."(builtlean.com)
Correct Posture
- Sit up with your back straight, your shoulders back, and your buttocks should touch the back of your chair
Back Therapy
- Stretch twice daily
- Lower back: hamstring muscles
- Lower back: core muscle strengthening
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