Tell me about posture

Summary

Posture is the position in which you hold your body while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit, and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement and weight-bearing activities.

Most likely causes

Poor posture is rarely caused by just one thing; it is often a combination of:

• Sedentary lifestyle: Sitting for long periods, especially at a desk or looking down at a phone ("tech neck").
• Muscle imbalances: Some muscles becoming overly tight (like the chest) while others become weak (like the upper back).
• Ergonomics: Poorly set up workspaces or unsupportive footwear.
• Stress: Physical tension often manifests in hunched shoulders and a tightened neck.
• Injury: Compensating for an old injury by shifting weight or changing gait.