Like to sleep on your stomach? “3 Posture Mistakes to Skip for a Stronger You!”
Namrata Purohit, a famous fitness trainer, warns that bad posture leads to body aches and pains. Keep your posture in check to avoid the discomfort!
In the rush of our daily routines, we often forget about something really important: how we hold ourselves. You know, the way we sit, stand, and move around impacts our health more than we think. It’s surprising how many of us make posture blunders without even noticing!
Recently, Namrata Purohit, a mindful movement expert and Pilates pro, pointed out three posture no-nos we should steer clear of. She calls them “big troublemakers” because they mess with our posture and sneak in those annoying body aches.
1) Keeping one leg over the other
First off, there’s the classic leg-crossing habit. Sounds harmless, right? Well, not quite. Utsav Agrawal, a fitness guru, explains that when we cross one leg over the other while sitting, it messes with the balance in our pelvic bones. This imbalance can tilt or twist our pelvis, messing up the spine’s alignment. Ouch!
Sitting for a long time like this might make your lower back, hips, and pelvis feel uncomfortable or painful. It could even make problems like sciatica worse or cause more trouble if you already have some issues, according to Agrawal.
2) Sleeping on your stomach
Sleeping on your stomach twists your neck and can strain your back. It also messes with your breathing and puts pressure on your chest and lungs. Not the best for a good night’s rest!
3) Twisting or cracking your neck
Cracking your joints every now and then isn’t usually a big deal, but when it comes to your neck, be cautious. Dr. Agrawal warns that forcefully twisting or cracking your neck could lead to injury. It’s best to seek professional help for neck adjustments to make sure it’s done right and to steer clear of any harm to the delicate parts of your neck.
“Remember, our health is unique. Things like previous health problems or injuries can affect how these activities work for us. If something doesn’t feel right, it’s smart to talk to a doctor or a fitness expert. They can give us advice that fits our specific needs.”
