Better posture can lift mood.

[Toci]

It is an article from 2012 but still gives good advice.

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[sassy59]

I am now sitting up straight Toci. Thanks for that. Xxxx

[Toci in reply to sassy59]

Me too!

[Hidden]

i am laying down becouse i am old and dont care. but i will be reading this to my four sloutchs.

[Toci in reply to Hidden]

Then hopefully you will have to rename them as they will no longer slouch!

[Hidden]

I slouch because my back hurts (spinal fractures) But I'm quite cheerful most of the time. OH slouches (scoliosis and other bak problems) But he's always been a grouch.

[Toci in reply to Hidden]

Especially for you (sorry!):

I had a spinal fracture

So have hurts in my back

So I am not really slouching

Although I do sit 'slack'.

My OH, in comparison

Has similar issues and ouches

This may be the reason why

He is known for slouches and grouches!

[Hidden in reply to Toci]

Brilliant Toci. 4 fractures to be precise. Along with Osteoarthritis in my hip, RA everywhere, Vasculitis, BC. Now I am being a grouch, I'll shut up.

[Toci in reply to Hidden]

I know the feeling, having oesteo and having had surgery on my spine. But I am sitting straighter now...

[annienell]

A salutary reminder! Thanks Toci. I have now moved myself from sofa to dining room.

[Toci in reply to annienell]

I sit in a spine-supporting computer chair and still manage to slouch!

[Brooke60]

Hello Toci. From a very young age I have always felt most comfortable sitting crossed legged. I have over the years tried to sit with my feet firmly on the floor. When alone legs crossed. Old habits die hard. Take care. xx

[Toci in reply to Brooke60]

Old habits do indeed die hard at times, Brooke. xx

[Billiejean_2]

I'm in a bit of a bind, trying to decide which was the most helpful tip. When I've re-attached my head to my body and the ambulance arrives to pick me up after attempting to stand with one leg horizontal to the floor, I'll get back to you

I might just settle for sitting up a bit straighter and uncrossing my legs. No slouching here

[Toci in reply to Billiejean_2]

Sounds good to me.

[knitter]

I have been walking around today trying not to slouch.

My back hurts because I have had two spinal fractures in the past, but I have been trying to stand up straight anyway.

Thanks for the reminder

[Toci in reply to knitter]

I straighten up every time I remember but soon seem to slouch again.

[Hidden]

I've always been keen on good posture, it's easier to breathe if your back is straight. Also slouching is ageing! Can't do crossed legs though.

[Toci in reply to Hidden]

So have I, Hanne, but just lately..... I wonder if it is because leaning forward onto my forearms does help with breathing? And I can't manage crossed legs either!

[Hidden in reply to Toci]

Yes, definitely helps during an attack, it's intuitive isn't it? I think it's something to do with the diaphragm.

Talking about crossed legs...on a tv programme about ageing last year, Angela Rippon said, to check if you're ageing well: 1. stand up, & cross your legs at the ankles, 2. bend your knees & drop down to sit on the floor 3. keeping legs crossed, raise yourself from the floor until standing again. Is she having a laugh??? I tried it but fell over & hurt my knee before I got even halfway down. None of my "fit" friends can do it either, so if you're thinking of trying, Toci, my advice is - don't

[Toci in reply to Hidden]

I would manage to cross my ankles easily, after that, well...I could uncross them again but that's it!