I’m not at all, my dad turns 90 on Monday and is still ramrod straight. My mother died 3 years ago of lung cancer and was not stooped until her final 6 months.
Great role models and/or great genes!
DW, at 5' 1" would regard her as a veritable giant.her very short height (5 feet 1.5").
But she also pointed out older women with "dowager's humps" as a condition, which everyone should try to avoid, and not just because it is unsightly.
We recall seeing an old lady in Krakow, bent over as if she was permanently observing ants on the sidewalk....sad to see.
Probably a collapsed spine from osteoporosis.
Quite likely.....whatever the cause it was debilitating, and we felt so sorry for her.
My yoga teacher says to "tuck your tailbone"I read once that beauty pageant contestants are told, "Bust out, belly in, butt under."
Thanks for the information, Nemo. Yeah mine is more like a slouch too. This gadget might help, but it's so comfy to slouch lol. I bought an inversion table several weeks ago, and now I'm in a habit of keeping my back straight(er) so my slouch has gotten a little better too, I think... I hope...
This is very much the yoga standing or sitting posture. They even have you envision that string sometimes.
No, not stupid, stooped.
I've become aware that I've developed a decidedly head forward posture over the years, probably from spending too much time here. I've found a number of YouTube videos with various exercises to strengthen the muscles that pull the head more upright, but have had limited success so far. Any success stories?
Tell us more about it.I was .. but not anymore. Thanks to my stretching chair.
I was .. but not anymore. Thanks to my stretching chair.
My mom did not live so long (84) but was always conscious of her posture, and taught me the same. In her case (she said) she wanted to get every possible inch out of her very short height (5 feet 1.5"). But she also pointed out older women with "dowager's humps" as a condition, which everyone should try to avoid, and not just because it is unsightly.
Right, and generally we are told to roll our shoulders back which has the same effect as “bust out”.My yoga teacher says to "tuck your tailbone"
I was lucky to find a wonderful local studio, and just in time! As I noticed, about a year into menopause, a sudden loss of hip flexibility. About a year of regular Hatha Yoga classes completely reversed that and then some - I gained even more hip flexibility compared to pre-menopause. I was not a yoga beginner either having done yoga on and off for 20 years.Yes, you will have this drilled into you (in the most gentle way) in yoga classes. While vacuuming the house yesterday, I kept reminding myself about my alignment so I didn't finish with a sore back.
Practicing yoga is the best thing I ever did for my long term health. I stick with the basic and Level 1 classes and get everything I need for core strength, posture, and flexibility. I was lucky to find an excellent, welcoming neighborhood studio although I'm taking only virtual classes right now.
But I don’t think standing up straight alone avoids the bone loss (osteoporosis) associated with “dowager’s hump”.