miércoles, 24 de octubre de 2018

3 surprising risks of poor posture

HEALTHbeat

Harvard Medical School

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3 surprising risks of poor posture

America, we have a posture problem. Whether it's the result of sitting at a desk all day, looking down at a smartphone or tablet, or lounging on a couch, poor posture is dogging people of all ages. While back and neck conditions top the list of potential posture woes, there are three other problems linked to poor posture may surprise you.
1. Incontinence. Poor posture promotes stress incontinence — when you leak a little urine if you laugh or cough. "Slouching increases abdominal pressure, which puts pressure on the bladder. The position also decreases the ability of the pelvic floor muscles to hold against that pressure," notes Meghan Markowski, a physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor problems.
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