It is absolutely necessary to hold the body straight for various reasons. Unfortunately, one rarely sees people with a straight posture. Most of us are always slouching, whether sitting or standing. This action becomes a habit, which gradually shapes the back to a permanent stoop . And a stooping figure is not just aesthetically unpleasant, it a great health hazard, which many do not realize.
When we slouch , the internal organs get crowded.The lungs are cramped, the stomach is squeezed and the heart is pressured. This can hamper the smooth functioning of these organs and also harm them in the long run.
Secondly,the strain on the spine increases manifold when we stoop. This body part is the main pillar which supports our entire physical frame. It is only when the spine is held erect, the body weight is distributed evenly.
Last but not the least, each gland, each organ and each tissue in the body needs instructions from the brain to carry out its work. At the same time, the brain requires the body parts to provide it with datas, on the basis of which, it decides what orders to pass. All these to and fro messages are sent via the nerves travelling through the spine. When the spine is crooked, the nerves within it are pressured, and the electrical flow carrying the messages is disrupted and weakened. The messages received by both sides now, can only be incomplete and inacurate. Consequently, the body parts do not function properly, and one's general health dclines. The corelation between spinal problems and ill health has already been noticed by scientists. For example, a lesion at the third and fourth vertebrae can lead to heart and lungs ailments; at the fifth and nineth thoracic ones, it can cause digestive disorders; and at the seventh cervical area it can result in mental or nervous system problems.
The habit to sit and stand straight should be inculcated from childhood, as once the spine has acquired a hard haunch, it is difficult to rectify it. But still, one should try to undo the damages as much as possible by practicing appropriate yoga that relaxes the spine thoroughly, re-aligns the vertebrae gently, and strengthens the back muscles that hold the spine.
When we slouch , the internal organs get crowded.The lungs are cramped, the stomach is squeezed and the heart is pressured. This can hamper the smooth functioning of these organs and also harm them in the long run.
Secondly,the strain on the spine increases manifold when we stoop. This body part is the main pillar which supports our entire physical frame. It is only when the spine is held erect, the body weight is distributed evenly.
Last but not the least, each gland, each organ and each tissue in the body needs instructions from the brain to carry out its work. At the same time, the brain requires the body parts to provide it with datas, on the basis of which, it decides what orders to pass. All these to and fro messages are sent via the nerves travelling through the spine. When the spine is crooked, the nerves within it are pressured, and the electrical flow carrying the messages is disrupted and weakened. The messages received by both sides now, can only be incomplete and inacurate. Consequently, the body parts do not function properly, and one's general health dclines. The corelation between spinal problems and ill health has already been noticed by scientists. For example, a lesion at the third and fourth vertebrae can lead to heart and lungs ailments; at the fifth and nineth thoracic ones, it can cause digestive disorders; and at the seventh cervical area it can result in mental or nervous system problems.
The habit to sit and stand straight should be inculcated from childhood, as once the spine has acquired a hard haunch, it is difficult to rectify it. But still, one should try to undo the damages as much as possible by practicing appropriate yoga that relaxes the spine thoroughly, re-aligns the vertebrae gently, and strengthens the back muscles that hold the spine.
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