Sit Straight, walk straight and pay attention to your posture. These tips are not a part of your personality development, this is just to keep you away from those 80% of American citizens who will be suffering from back pain in the near future. So, if you have been slouching till now, its the time to wake up to the reality. Recent reports have suggested that our every day postures can trigger spasms and soreness. So whether you are sitting on in your office chair or walking down the street or simply lounging around do not forget to correct your posture. Here are some of the tips for you.

Forget the “attention” pose

A good posture does not require you to always stand like an army soldier. In fact one should stand in a relaxed and more balanced manner. Always pay attention to your posture and keep a check on it. Try to adjust it whenever you find it improper.

Say no to high heels

Well if you are a woman, its very difficult for you to do away with your heels. Nevertheless its time for you to wake up to the reality and choose between your body and your style. Style can be followed after maintaining a good body, but if you don’t have a fit and fine body, there is no point in flaunting your style.

Improve your Walk
Studies have revealed that walking properly can reduce back pain to some extent. While walking always maintain an equilibrium between both the legs and do not stretch your body unnecessarily as it may cause further trouble. Do not think rigid, think balanced and do not put excessive pressure on your heels.

Divide your load
Do not over load your shoulders with so many things. Try to divide the load equally among both the shoulders. We usually forget all these tips when doing our favorite works. Do not take it for granted or else it would further aggravate your back muscles thereby giving you severe pain.

Break less, Slump more
While watching television or surfing web or doing any other work , we usually spend most of the sitting, that is a real torture on your back. Whenever you sit, always sit with your feet flat on the floor making a ninety degree angle. Whenever you get up do not forget to stand straight and then stretch afterwards.

Stretch Your Hammy’s regularly!

Very often people suffer from lower back pain because their hamstrings are tight. Tight hamstrings could be pulling on your lower back muscles and causing you discomfort. Try stretching your hamstrings for about 10 minutes each day.

This simple steps can help you reduce that severe back pain.