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The double S of good posture

Vertebral columnThe double S of good posture
The structure of our vertebral column, by interacting with the musculature, is responsible for the erect position, the support of the body weight (head, pectoral belt and chest) and the movements of the trunk. In the correct position it can be seen as a double “S”. The centre of gravity of the single parts of the body (pelvis, chest and head) are placed on a vertical line that represents the best line for the distribution of the weight on the tissues.

The movement that feeds the tissues
Every single cell in our body needs the fundamental substances for nutrition and growth. Only 10% of our organism is, however, directly linked to the blood circulation.The remaining tissues receive the necessary nutritional substances from the surrounding areas. Movement and changes of position are translated, depending on the different pressures generated, into a sort of “pump effect” which is fundamental for the transportation of the nutritional substances.

Conclusions:
An incorrect posture which gives rise to a lack of balance in the distribution of body weight ends up by damaging the tissues - good posture and therefore a balanced distribution of the weight permit the preservation of the tissues. Movement and the resulting variable distribution of weight supply the tissues with the necessary nutritional substances, maintaining them elastic, resistant and keeping the muscles fit.

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