04/17/2026
If you're reading this, fix your posture!
The odds are, you, like most of us, have a tendency to slouch or hunch your back when on your phone or at a computer. Now, you don't have to have perfect posture all the time, but rather the right posture for the situation.
Good posture is all about maintaining mobility and avoiding tension. Bad posture creates stiffness and pain when moving. To keep the "good posture," it is important to follow these steps:
- Get up and move in intervals throughout your day. Staying in the same position for too long at a time can cause bad posture (even if you're sitting straight up).
- Gently stretch the whole body during the day. Start with shoulders in one session, for instance, then include legs, torso, and arms through the rest of the day.
- Make sure that devices are at reasonable heights during use to avoid looking up or down for too long.
- Stay active! Whether it's yoga, running, weightlifting, or playing sports, being active will strengthen muscles and increase their range of motion, allowing for better movement in your day-to-day.