This chapter defines good posture as dynamic and adaptable to various activities, unlike the misconception of rigid uprightness. It emphasizes identifying repetitive body shapes and their potential harm, suggesting an exercise to visualize 'constellations' formed by body joints to pinpoint problematic habits.
Good posture is dynamic and adaptable, not statically upright.
Repetitive body shapes can lead to pain and injury.
Visualize body joints as constellations to identify habitual postures.
Posture doesn't mean standing up straight or gliding across a room with a book on your head. This episode, a physical therapist and a biomechanist break down the meaning of healthy posture and how you can nurture it.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)