Back posture!

I am thinking about posture today! My back and neck hurt. I have back issues anyway. But my bad posture I know makes it worse. I did a lot of lifting at my job yesterday and am so sore. I'm sitting waiting for a massage appointment right now. I'm following this post!

Braces and other such correctors may make the problem worse as they can make your postural muscles weaker (since they aren't working). I've have back problems for awhile and one thing my PT suggested was standing with my arms behind my back (like you're crossing your arms). This can help open your shoulders and pull them down and back, improving posture. I was also told not to sit leaning my back against the back of chairs (again, it weakens postural muscles). I've been using a balance disc on my chairs lately and I think that's also been helping my posture (and relieving some of my back pain, which may not be an issue for you). You could also mention it to your FS and ask for reminders if (s)he notices you slouching.

One of the best things you can do for your posture is strengthen your core muscles. Planks are especially good for this, and there are different kinds of planks that will target different ab muscles (such as side planks for your obliques). Avoid sit ups and crunches, though. These have actually been shown to be bad for your body overall. You don't have to do a full-on workout routine. Just work on a few basic moves and holding them for longer time periods every day. Start out with 15 seconds and work to way up to 30, 45, a minute, etc.

I totally agree with @sarahm nothing has been better for my posture then yoga!

The problem with back support belts/tools, is people become reliant on them. They act as a 'crutch', only temporarily solving the issue. I would focus on strengthening your core by doing one plank every day for as long as you can hold with perfect posture. Watch the difference, you wont need a back brace

The best thing to improve posture hands down is seeing a chiropractor. If you have a strong core and do exercises and use balance things all you want but if your back is out of alignment and your muscles are out because of it.

I work in a pharmacy and we sell medical equipment. I haven't found a single posture corrector that is worth it's money. The best thing you can do is strengthen you core and back muscles and try to be aware of how you sit and stand.

Alexander Technique is also great in addition to exercise!

Do you have an office job where you can buy your own chair?

Yoga ball chairs are great for posture.

I'm a hairstylist so I'm standing up or sitting down constantly, have my arms up and down, bending over and leaning in weird positions. I'll definitely start working out and trying yoga.

Yoga baby!

Yes to Pilates! Try a a few classes at a studio with no more than 10 students (I think most studios have a 3-6 student limit) so you get a lot of attention and correction from the instructor.

My dress didn't allow bad posture

Sorry. Hit enter before I meant to.... the "boning" in my dress made it to wear I couldn't slouch even if I wanted to

Yoga and Bar Method (Barre class) are what have helped me improve my posture over the past year. I've had back pain my whole life and it's been significantly reduced since starting both. I also left my office job where I had a very uncomfortable desk chair and I'm back at a job where I'm on my feet all day so standing and good shoes help as well

Pure barre if there is one near you is perfect if you never have done any type of exercise like that before. Pilates on the reformer is great too. Standing in the mirror, setting a timer, and taking pictures will help you see where your posture is at. It takes practice