Episode 03 How does hunched posture threaten mental health?

Posture and physical attitude played an important role in ancient Greece and Rome and became signs of social status. —From dynamic alignment through images-

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“Couldn’t the appearance of humanity have completely changed in recent times?” Many people have a bent back and a forward neck (forward head posture).Not only the negative effects of smartphones, but also a prolonged sedentary lifestyle play an important role.

First, when the back begins to bend, the muscles around the back are always tense, which leads to rapid fatigue and worsening of endurance. Additionally, the blood vessels that connect the brain and body become heavier, causing problems in the autonomic nervous system. This causes poor blood circulation and causes fatigue, lethargy, insomnia and depression. When the shoulders are rolled forward, the balance of strength between the back muscles and the front of the chest is lost, and the head of the arm bone pops out of the socket and wiggles helplessly. In other words, it causes an imbalance in muscle activity around the joint. The problem of a curved back is not limited to the back, but also affects the shoulders, neck and arms.

Poor posture not only causes physical problems such as back pain and muscle imbalances, but also increases stress and anxiety levels by increasing cortisol production. Additionally, poor breathing quality due to poor posture is associated with reduced lung capacity, which can make anxiety worse. Recently, there have often been cases of indigestion and stomach upset in people around me, because the gastrointestinal function has decreased due to the winter cold, and the body often crouches in one position. Problems with gastrointestinal function often lead to problems such as lethargy and depressed mood.

Posture is not just a matter of appearance. There could be emotional reasons behind poor posture. It has been found that children exposed to a war environment and those raised in frequent family conflicts often develop heart, digestive and nervous system symptoms. Even in these extreme cases, curvature is a feature of depressive disorder (MDD). Depressed patients often walk with small steps or have a hunched posture.

On the contrary, simply correcting your posture can have beneficial effects on mental health. Several studies have examined the impact of posture on emotions, and studies have shown that open and extended body postures can lead to increased testosterone, decreased cortisol, increased perceptions of power, and risk propensity compared to postures of the body closed and curved. shown that effects include increased self-esteem, increased confidence in one’s thoughts, and increased pain tolerance.

Brawley in an extended pose

Having good posture maintains self-esteem, increases positive mood and increases speaking speed. Correct posture can increase self-confidence, improve mood and increase self-satisfaction by promoting a positive body image. We actively use posture correction activities such as regular physical activities such as Pilates or yoga, meditation and physical therapy. If you’ve read this article, stretch and move your body to various angles.

References: Physical and Mental Health Costs of Traumatic War Experiences Among Civil War Veterans-Judith Pizarro, MA; Roxane Cohen Silver, PhD; JoAnn Prause, PhD, [Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery ]-Eric Franklin-, Upright posture improves affect and fatigue in people with depressive symptoms -Carissa Wilkes a, Rob Kydd a, Mark Sagar b, Elizabeth Broadbent

2024-01-03 15:22:30
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