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Proper body alignment can help reduce chronic aches and pains. It’s especially important for people with joint issues or who are facing joint replacement. When our joints are inflamed, the body tries to compensate, but that just leads to more pressure on the muscles that are doing the extra work.
This is a simple yet highly effective exercise, courtesy of Pete Egoscue. You don’t have to get on the floor; in fact, it can be done just about anywhere. Try it daily and see what a difference it makes over time.
See this post for additional alignment and fall prevention tips. Check out the Seattle Egoscue clinic here.
When I do this exercise, I am reminded of what it feels like to be truly upright, with my torso muscles working. Please try it and post in the comments below what you felt. What else do you do for proper alignment?
