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Poor posture can cause many strange pains: it can be recognized at home
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Poor posture can cause many strange pains: it can be recognized at home

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Correct posture is defined not just by a straight body, but by the ability to move and change positions without pain, according to a kinesiotherapist.
  • Asymmetrical shoulders are one of the first signs of incorrect posture, which can lead to serious health issues.
  • Most posture-related problems are acquired rather than congenital.

Many people assume that good posture simply means standing or sitting up straight. However, kinesiotherapist Gerda Markeviฤiลซtฤ— explains that the concept is more nuanced. True correct posture involves a person's capacity to move freely and change body positions without experiencing pain.

Identifying incorrect posture can be challenging, but certain signs can indicate underlying issues. One of the earliest indicators is shoulder asymmetry, where one shoulder appears higher or lower than the other. This imbalance can signal that the body's alignment is compromised, potentially leading to discomfort and more significant health problems over time.

Correct posture means a person's ability to move, perform various movements, and change body position without pain.

โ€” Gerda Markeviฤiลซtฤ—The kinesiotherapist's definition of correct posture.

Markeviฤiลซtฤ— notes that posture-related ailments are typically acquired, meaning they develop over time due to lifestyle habits, rather than being present from birth. This suggests that proactive measures and conscious effort can play a significant role in correcting and maintaining good posture.

One of the first signs that posture is not correct is shoulder asymmetry.

โ€” Gerda Markeviฤiลซtฤ—Identifying a key indicator of poor posture.
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