Research Paper on:
Anatomy of Posture

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good posture and naturally contains three curves which must be maintained. Muscles groups in the upper chest, back, trunk, lumbar region and in the lower extremities all contribute to the  maintenance of good posture and when rehabilitation is required all muscle groups and their antagonists must be addressed. While poor posture seems natural to most people, proper posture must be  a conscious effort applied on a daily basis which includes aspects in living space, work space and sleep environments. Many afflictions can be the result of poor posture such as  migraine headaches, lower back pain, joint pain and nerve damage among others. Other than an awareness of good posture, many treatments are used for the rehabilitation of those patients who  have severely bad posture which has resulted in an injury. Of the traditional methods there is exercise, stretching, strengthening and cardiovascular regimens which are applied. Physicians also recommend various perceptual  control techniques, and mind-body therapies including yoga, tai chi, and the Alexander and Feldenkrais techniques among others. Selection of these therapies is largely based on the patients diagnosis and preference  and what he or she is most likely to continue when the initial treatment has been completed. Anatomy Spinal Column  Back pain is experienced by four out of five adults and can be caused by a number of problems including ruptured discs, arthritis and tumors but  in most cases is caused by imbalance of the musculature (muscles, ligaments and tendons) surrounding the spine, or abnormal positions and bad posture. The anatomy of the spine is made  up of 33 vertebrae held together by tough bands of tissue called ligaments. There are five sections to the back: seven cervical vertebrae (known as C-1 to C-7) and comprise