6 ways to check your body’s alignment

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How’s your posture? If you’re not paying attention to it, your body might be misaligned. Proper alignment is important when you’re walking, exercising or even sitting. Your muscles work better and you can prevent pain and injury.

Here are 6 easy ways to check your own body for proper alignment, from your head to your toes:

1.  Your head should be straight at the top of your neck and spine, not tilted to one side or pushed too far forward.

2.  Your shoulders should be in line with your ears, not rounded too far forward, nor one higher than the other.

3.  There should be no excessive curves in your back – not hunched forward at your shoulders and not swayed out below your waist.

4.  Your hips should be even with each other, positioned over your heels, not pressed forward in front of your ribs.

5.  Your bottom should be in a neutral position with your spine, not sticking out with your pelvis tilted forward.

6.  Your toes and ankles should face forward, not be turned too far inward or outward from the middle of your body.

If you want to learn more about improper balance or alignment anywhere on your body, check out this article. Then call me for an appointment to learn the best stretches and exercises that you can do to correct it. Power to your posture!