Correct Posture

Good posture "Posture" (Latin): to put or place

Note on the "Posture Man" below, the line going through the center of the body. When you "posture" think about a center line going down the middle of your body.

If you sit/stand correctly, your playing will improve 100%, and physical symptoms you may be having -- numbness, tingling, pain -- will also improve or go away completely.

When your body is out of postural alignment, bad things begin to happen, including joint dysfunction and nerve damage.

Here are some tips to help you sit/stand correctly with your instrument:

Sit in a chair with no arms
Sit on the edge of your chair
Think "tall." Don't think "posture!"
Make sure your body is supporting your mid section.
Think "strong" for your abdomen
Stay relaxed
Keep your elbows at your side
Don't tilt your head back
Make sure your music rack is situated in a place where you can see it and still keep good form
Don't lock any of your joints ever!
Keep your shoulders down and relaxed

From Grays Anatomy, Spinal Column Curvature

Neutral Spine is a medical term that means "good posture." It refers to the 3 curves in the spine:

Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar

When the spine is aligned properly, a person is able to keep good balance, optimize breathing, and allow good flow of body fluids.

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