Good alignment or posture, means that we use the most efficient amount of muscle energy to keep our joints aligned against the downward pull of gravity. If our head is held forward from staring down at a smartphone, the alignment of our entire body is thrown off kilter. This causes excess stress on our joints and ligaments that support our joints. Your muscles have to use increased force and energy to work against the excess load, which in turn causes all our tissues, such as fascia, nerves, blood vessels and even your internal organs to be under increased tension. This can lead to pain and dysfunction. Unfortunately, the majority of jobs today, involve sitting for 8 hours, looking at computer screens.
Our bodies do not like being sedentary for hours on end. Postural muscles fatigue and muscles that should be used for movement take over and tighten up. During the teenage years in particular, good posture is a challenge with increased screen time, slouching and growth spurts. One of the last bones to finish growing is in fact the collarbone and when your teenager is constantly slouching, the upper spines final resting position can often be in a rounded position. Apart from all the facts about good posture being better for your body, another truth is that proper posture, simply makes you look better, healthier, and more confident!
Try this simple Posture check