Quit Slouching: Here's Why You Should Fix Your Bad Posture

Your mom may have been right; standing up straight and fixing your posture can have great physical and mental health benefits.

By Avery Hurt
Jun 5, 2023 1:00 PMJun 5, 2023 1:49 PM
Hunched over posture
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Did you spend your youth being yelled at about your posture? Parents and teachers can sometimes seem a bit obsessed with standing up straight.

And they might have a point: Bad posture can do some real harm, and good posture can be almost miraculous.

Bad Posture

Bad posture can cause many physical problems, and some might not be what you'd expect. Sore neck? Sure. Aching back? Oh yes! But constipation, incontinence and heartburn?

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