The Lost Art Of Bending Over: How Other Cultures Spare Their Spines
By Michaeleen Doucleff - NPR Morning Edition - February 26, 2018
Listen· 4:38 Audio segment
Article Excerpts:
To see if you're bending correctly, try a simple experiment. . . .
. . . 'Table' Bending Versus 'C' Bending
When you hip hinge (left), your spine can stay in a neutral position, while the hips and upper legs support your body weight. When you bend at the waist, the back curves, putting stress on the spine. . . .
[Full article at link above. I suggest both reading & listening -- and then actually doing it -- as, that way, this essential skill might better sink in and stick with us so it comes as second nature.
Scroll all the way down to see PHOTOS and a very good educational GIF. Nice to see in motion the goal.] -
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Very clear reasoning and good visuals! Somehow I remember an exercise teacher saying "flat back" over and over. Guess she was right!
Posture is most important in keeping movement and walking feeling and being normal as we get older, too.
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