4 Bad Body Postures That Often Occur, Makes You Tired Quickly And Stressed

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JAKARTA - Postures of the body are often taken lightly, even though the way we sit, stand, or do daily activities are very influential on health. Bad posture can cause various problems, ranging from back and neck pain, difficulty breathing, digestive problems, to fatigue.

In the long term, bad posture can also affect mental health because the body becomes tired quickly and easily stressed.

Unfortunately, many people don't realize that small habits, such as bowing when using a cell phone or sitting for too long in front of a computer can have serious impacts.

Maintaining awareness of the importance of a correct posture is the first step to prevent health problems in the future.

Here are 4 postures that can damage health and you must be aware of, as reported by the Ciputra Medical Center page.

1. Forward Head Posture

The forward head posture occurs when the head position shifts forward so that the ears are no longer parallel to the shoulders. This condition often arises due to the habit of looking down when looking at the cellphone, working in front of the computer, or driving for too long. Therefore, this condition is often called a tech neck or text neck.

In addition to habits, the aging factor can also affect because the muscles around the upper neck and back are getting weaker. Forward head posture can cause tensions in the neck, shoulders, upper back, to trigger headaches.

2. Kyphosis (Bungkungkungung)

Kyphosis is an overwhelmed curvature in the upper spine that makes the shoulders appear to bend forward. This condition is often known as the arch's back.

Causes of xyphosis can vary, ranging from osteoporosis to the elderly, especially women, to degeneracy in spinal diskus due to age. At a young age, xyphosis can also be caused by certain diseases, such as polio or Scheuermann disease, to side effects of cancer treatment.

In addition to changing appearances, kyphosis can cause back pain and difficulty breathing if not treated.

3. Swayback (excessive dose)

Swayback or hyperlordosis occurs when the hips and pelvis are leaning too far forward, so that the lower back is curved in excess. As a result, the body looks like it always leans back with its protruding stomach and buttocks.

The habit of sitting for too long, weak stomach muscles, and stiff back muscles are often the main causes of swayback. Other factors such as obesity, injury, or neuromuscular conditions can also worsen them.

Swayback can cause pain in the lower back and affect the body's balance, so that daily activities are disrupted.

4. Flatback

The flatback is characterized by the loss of a natural arch in the lower spine, so that the back looks straight and leans forward. This condition can occur from birth, but it can arise due to back surgery or a degenerate disease such as ankylosing spondylitis.

Flatback sufferers usually feel tired and painful when standing for a long time. Without treatment, this condition can reduce the quality of life because it makes it difficult for the body to stand in a comfortable position.