Many people around the world are affected by poor posture. It is a common condition that can effect both your physical appearance and in how you feel. Poor or bad posture also contribute to back and neck pain, headaches, disc problems and even problems like chronic pain and breathing difficulty. Here are some of the common causes of bad posture including both psychological and physical problems.

Low Self Esteem

People with low self esteem often walk with their head down or slump their shoulders, which result in poor posture. Over time this becomes a habit and leads to chronic poor posture.

Pain or Past Injuries

Usually, injure around the muscles or pain in certain parts can cause you to hold your body in a different position temporarily to compensate. Over time it result in incorrect posture and become a learned habit.

Unbalanced Muscles

The way we do things can also lead us to develop different posture. For example, if you always carry a heavy purse on your right hand the muscles on that side become stronger as compared to the muscles on the other side. Unbalanced muscles can cause your body to twist out of alignment and lead to poor posture.

Extra Weight

The load of carrying extra weight can also pull your body and cause poor posture. Studies show that women with large breast have poor posture because of the extra weight on the front of their bodies. Whereas people with extra weight around their stomachs can have problems with their lower back.

Conclusion:

These are just some of the common causes of poor posture. The good news is that poor posture is learned so it can also be unlearned. Although, you may feel a bit uncomfortable and difficult while correcting your posture. However, a posture aid can help you stay focused on track until you learn to stand correctly.