What Causes Poor Posture?
Poor posture is a common condition that affects many people. If you have poor posture the effects can be seen both in your appearance and in how you feel since it can contribute to back and neck pain, headaches, disc problems and even problems like chronic pain and breathing difficulty. Let’s take a look at some common causes of poor posture including both psychological and physical problems. Low Self Esteem People who suffer from low self esteem often hold their head down or slump their shoulders and as a result pull their posture out of alignment. Over time this becomes a habit and can lead to chronic poor posture. Pain or Past Injuries When you injure muscles or experience pain it can cause you to hold your body in a different position to compensate. This can result in incorrect posture which over time can become a learned habit. Holding yourself differently or walking differently can be caused by an injury or pain in just about any part of your body so it is not limited to back or