Did your know that your posture effects the alignment of the spine and this can have a knock-on effect on the nervous system?
As the nerves travel through the spine – down the central cavity and in between the vertebrae – it stands to reason that any misalignment due to injury or bad posture will have and effect on your body and mind.
When the body is in correct alignment there will be less tension and the nervous system will run smoothly, unimpeded as nature intended.
Below is a which indicates problems and their possible sources if nerves become pressured by the spine…
This is only meant to hi-light how important posture and alignment are in our lives – not for self diagnoses or to worry you.
Stretching out the spine in the 6 main directions, as we do in yoga, and awareness of good posture should enable all of us to move with grace and live without pain.
If you want to read more about what goes on inside you… try Spine Universe where you can watch their short video.
If you would like to work on your posture and gain a greater understanding of the spine and how to strengthen the muscles around it, why not come along to one of my friendly classes? Please see the timetable here. Please contact me to see if there is a place.
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