health sectionGood posture can improve your health and carriage, not to mention your overall appearance. To maintain and improve your posture, pay attention to your position when sitting and standing, and even while lying down--here's how to get started.
Choose a chair with firm cushions and a high back.
Sit with your hips as far against the back of the chair as possible, and with the knees at the level of the hips or just slightly lower.
Place a round cushion, towel or sweater between the small of your back and the back of the chair to provide back support when sitting.
Stand with your knees slightly bent and your shoulders relaxed.
Line up your ears, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles, one on top of the other in a straight line, to maintain proper posture when standing.
Sleep on a firm mattress that provides back support.
Sleep on your back with your legs straight or with a pillow beneath your knees. If you prefer to sleep on your side, keep your legs bent slightly, with the top leg straighter than the bottom one. You can place a pillow between your legs to help accomplish this.
