It is common for aging adults to suffer from poor posture, back pains, and osteoporosis as a result of a loss of bone mass and muscle tissues. Though it is common, there are many ways to maintain good posture. Here are five ways to maintain good posture in your 60s!
Sit Tall
If you remember all the nagging from your family members or teachers about sitting straight, this is the right time to remember them. As most individuals spend hours seated at a desk, the temptation to slouch intensifies with each passing minute. To counteract this impulse, make sure your workspace is properly set up. To avoid hunching forward, keep your computer screen at eye level.
Get Moving
Sitting in the same position for an extended period is unhealthy. You should try to stand up and move around every 30 minutes. This does not imply that you should exercise or run a marathon. Taking a stroll to the window, brewing a cup of tea or coffee, or simply standing for a while may help. Taking the time to move about can also help you to remember the importance of proper posture as you will check your posture as soon as you get back to your seated position to ensure you are sitting straight.
Stretch Often
Stretching daily will considerably improve your posture and make you feel good. Doing a ‘V and W’ stretch or ‘Snow angels’ can help. This exercise can be done by standing straight against a wall or laying down. Place your arms in a ‘V’ shape over your head after pressing your back against the surface with no gaps. To produce a ‘W’ shape, slowly slide your hands down, bending at the elbows. A pleasant stretch should be felt along with your shoulder blades.
Workout
Osteoporosis is a prevalent ailment among people in their 50s. Over time, this disorder causes bones to weaken. As the bones grow brittle, fractures and breaks become more likely.
Building muscle and bone strength are recommended to prevent this problem, which can affect healthy posture. Doing varied high-impact exercises or strength training is one method to do this. Doing elastic exercise bands, lifting weights and weight machines are all examples of strength training, often known as resistance training. Jogging or brisk walking, sports, step aerobics, and dancing are all examples of high-impact exercise.
Practice Yoga
Strengthening your core and back muscles is also recommended in addition to bone density. By doing so, you are strengthening your body’s major support framework. This, in turn, aids in the promotion of proper posture. Yoga is an excellent way to support these regions. Yoga improves your body’s strength and flexibility. It also allows you to get a good stretch while you’re doing it.
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