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Why is good posture so important? Isn’t good posture more attractive than bad posture? While good posture does improve your appearance, the health benefits are far more important.

When discussing good posture, we start with the spine, that pile of bones and discs which supports the body and protects the spinal cord. Ordinary activities such as breathing and moving affect the spine and the ribs where they attach to the spine. The spine is designed to be structurally strong yet very flexible. The spine is what gives the entire human structure support and agility. If poor posture exists due to other than laziness, the problem usually originates there.

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Dr. Charles Maurer

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