Whether you realize it or not, other people do take notice of your posture. Posture is not only indicative of our physical well-being but of our mental
and emotional health as well.
Correct postural alignment is key to a well functioning body and is essential to good health. A postural assessment is an important first step in the design of each client's exercise program. At Anatomically Correct we use a unique postural assessment screen (see photo) to view your posture from all four sides.

If you improve your posture you will improve your appearance, no matter your age. With better postural alignment, you will not only look younger, you will move better too.

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Muscular imbalance is the main cause of bad posture. Below are examples of some common faulty postures and their associated muscle tightness and/or weakness.

In Lordosis, the pelvis is tilted forward, creating an excessive curve in the low back, caused by weak abdominals and tight hip flexors, often a result of too much sitting.
The Kyphosis posture, with the rounded back and forward head and shoulders position, can also be caused by too much time spent sitting, for example, hunched over a computer keyboard and monitor.
In Sway Back posture, the pelvis is displaced forward and the low back loses its natural curve and flattens, often leading to low back pain.

Pain is often associated with faulty postural alignment. Whatever the cause of pain, often muscle imbalance, restoring muscle balance to facilitate normal movement, through stretching tight muscles and strengthening weak muscles, usually relieves the symptoms of pain. Exercises are used to strengthen weak muscles and to lengthen short muscles for the purpose of restoring the elasticity on which normal muscle depends. Exercises are also used to increase muscle endurance, improve coordination and restore normal function.