How to Have Proper Posture (Girls)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: The first thing you should do is to try to identify any issues with your current posture.

   Many postural issues happen due to the muscles used to hold a joint in place are out of balance.
   
   Improving your posture does not require much, but for this step you will need a mirror.
   
   Begin by doing a standing assessment of your posture by standing in front of a mirror with form fitting clothing.
   
   Do this assessment barefooted Relax your body and try not to force yourself to stand in a manner that you would not normally stand.
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   Step 2: Try to identify any deviations that you could have in your head and neck area.

   Your chin should be parallel with the floor.
   
   Your head should be erect.
   
   When looking from a side view, your head is erect and not slouch either forward or backwards. , The shoulders should be parallel with each other.
   
   When looking from the side view, your shoulders should be line up with your ears If one side is more elevated than the other, there is an issue.
   
   That means that your trapezius muscle is overactive. , Your chest should be up.
   
   You should be able to see three distinct curves behind your back.
   
   The ribs should be over the hips. , Your lower back should have a slight curve.
   
   Your pelvis and spine should be in a neutral position.
   
   Your lower abdomen should be flat. , Like your neck shoulders, chest, and back, your feet and ankles also need to have proper alignment.
   
   Your feet and ankles should be faced forward, and not turned inward or outward.
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   Step 3: See if there are any deviations in your shoulder area.

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   Step 4: Identify any issues with the alignment in chest and upper back.

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   Step 5: Identify any issues with the alignment in your lower half.

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   Step 6: Look at the alignment of your feet and ankles.

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