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A “bad” pasture does not automatically lead to back pain. Lots of people with terrible postures live their entire lives without ever experiencing back pain! On the other hand, if you suffer from lower back pain, looking into your posture and adjusting it towards a more balanced state can help relieve some of the strain on the lower back. IN this Micro Pause you get to explore your posture, starting from the feet, the aim is to find the body's natural balance, and as always, to increase your self knowledge.
The spine consists of tailbone, sacrum, five vertabreas in the lower back, 12 vertabreas in the middle back, and 7 vertabreas in the neck. Between each vertabrea is a disc of connective tissue, a tendon like, strong material. Furthermore, all vertabreas are connected by joints, this is why you sometimes hear a cracking sound when stretching your back. In this Micro Pause you get to explore the relationship between your spine and your pelvis, with the purpose of getting to know your own body better.
Use that body scan to help your body relax. A common consequence of focusing on a body part is the relaxation of that body part, you may have noticed in the previous lesson. Now we take it a step further. Having the ability to fully relax is so valuable! Make this lesson before bedtime to improve your sleep duration and quality!