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2. Spinal posture - Wikipedia

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   In medicine and occupations concerned with physical fitness, the concept of good posture is referred to as "neutral spine". [7] In this context, proper posture or "neutral spine", is the proper alignment of the body between postural extremes. Deviations from neutral alignment are identified as excessive curvature or reduction in curvature.

3. Neutral body posture - Wikipedia

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   Neutral body posture supports the natural curvature of the spine. A neutral spine that is not experiencing mechanical stress will curve inward at the neck (cervical region), outward at the upper back (thoracic region), and inward at the lower back (lumbar region). [5] NASA standards for the neutral body position have informed seat design for ...

4. What a P.T. and Spine Doctor Want You to Know About Posture ...

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   Several factors may contribute to poor posture, but the weakening of the muscles and tendons that attach to the spine and the shoulder blades, combined with wear and tear on the discs and joints ...

5. List of human positions - Wikipedia

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   The posture is also used on some types of specialized workbenches (such as a shaving horse). By definition, an essential feature is having one leg on each side of whatever is being straddled. The related sidesaddle position allows riding without straddling, but is somewhat less secure against accidental dismounting or falling.

6. 10 Surprising Causes of Back Pain - AOL

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   3. Poor posture. Adopting a forward head and rounded shoulders posture places increased stress on the neck (cervical spine), mid-back (thoracic spine) and low back (lumbar spine), Dr. Halfman ...

7. Our Testers Say These Are The Best Mattresses For Side Sleepers

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   It also encourages neutral spinal alignment, which is critical for good sleep posture. Because side sleepers often prefer a slightly softer mattress, ...

8. Core stability - Wikipedia

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   Many injuries to the spine occur as a result of vehicle accidents, falling, and sports and recreation. While it is impossible to prevent such events from happening, increasing intra-abdominal pressure and strengthening the musculature in the back, along with keeping a neutral spine, can minimize injuries like hernias, strains, and sprains.

9. Posture (psychology) - Wikipedia

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   Stress can affect posture subconsciously; a person under stress will often have a greater amount of muscle tension, and may also have shallow, clavicular breathing. Well-being affects posture by giving it a sense of energy and balance. A person's spine will be straight and the head raised. Malaise affects posture with a sense of tiredness. A ...