Slide show: Prevent back pain with good posture
A person standing with incorrect and correct posture
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When it comes to posture, your mother knew best. Her reminders to stop slouching were good advice.

When you practice proper posture, you keep your bones and joints in alignment. This decreases the abnormal wearing of joint surfaces, reduces stress on the ligaments holding the spinal joints together and allows your muscles to work more efficiently. Good posture can also help prevent muscle strain, overuse disorders, and back and muscular pain.

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