Posture Correction Exercises Are the Key to Obtaining and Maintaining the Correct Back Posture

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Posture correction exercises are something a lot of people don't consider for posture correction until they either start to feel self conscious about their poor posture, or they start to feel pain as a result. Basically we take our posture for granted until we either see, or feel a problem with it.

Using posture correction exercises to improve back posture is something everyone should consider to keep a healthy muscular balance of the spine. Why is our back posture so important? Think of its importance this way, our brain is the central processing unit for our bodies. To a certain extend its function is similar to that of the central processing unit or brains in a computer. How does our brain communicate with the rest of our body? This communication happens through the spinal cord. Some of you may be saying to yourself, what does this have to do with my posture.

Correct back posture has a direct health benefit for all of us as it relates to our spinal cord, and the brains ability to communicate with the rest of our body. This is because our spinal cord runs through our spine. Areas where the spine deviates from a correct/normal posture curve, the spinal cord is also placed in an unnatural position for an extended period of time. This unnatural position as a result of poor posture is often responsible for compressing one side of the spinal cord, and placing the other side in tension. This can constrict blood flow, and the spines ability to send and receive the proper signals. This same concept applies to our spinal nerves as they exit the spine. They are placed in an unnatural environment and may become constricted or pinched. Which obviously will have a direct impact on the brains ability to communicate with the function that spinal nerve is to provide for our bodies. The possibility of medical problems as a result of this are numerous and endless. They can range from problems with a specific organ to broader problems with our digestive system for example.

Targeted posture correction exercises can have a positive impact on your poor posture condition minimizing the negative impact on the spinal cord and spinal nerves. It is important to fix the problem sooner than later because the further your back posture deviates from normal the more stress it places on your spine and your spinal cord.