Slumping Tend To Be The Headline Nowadays

INTRODUCTION

It's getting no better as even our Young Ones experience the same health condition of the elderly people. Just of recent, it was discussed in our pharmacy that a young boy of 21 years old was found in his bedroom lifeless and it was discovered that he slumped and he was rushed to the hospital almost immediately, he was Revived but a few hours later he died because his health began more complicated to handle.

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WHAT IS SLUMPING?

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Slumping could be referred to as a posture whereby a person's body is leaned forward, usually with their shoulders being rolled forward and then their head down.

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CAUSES OF SLUMP

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Here are few causes of slump;

• The habits of poor posture.
• Weakness or Muscle imbalances.
• Lack of energy or fatigue.
• Long periods of sitting or standing.
• Sievere back pain or neck pain.
• Carrying or lifting heavy objects.

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Slumping Can Lead To:

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• Difficulty in breathing.
• Headaches.
• Tiredness.
• Indigestion.
• Neck and back strain.

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Ways To Correct Slumping

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Here are few ways to correct slumping:
✅ Learn to manage fatigue and stress.
✅ Take breaks often times to stretch.
✅ Improve workspace ergonomics
✅ Practice good posture habits
✅ Strengthen core and back muscles

Always have it in mind that, keeping good posture takes practice, but then can benefit your mental and physical well-being greatly!.