Bad posture not only manifests in our appearance, but also affects our physical functioning and contributes to muscle and joint pain and disability. This book discusses the importance of posture, provides a self-assessment where the reader can evaluate problems with his or her own posture, and then prescribes specific exercises to correct posture problems.
There are things that only we can do to help preserve our muscle and joint function as we grow older. This book, written by a medical doctor, examines the causes of the loss of muscle and joint function commonly associated with aging, and introduces a series of new ways of thinking along with simple exercises to help us stay active and functional as long as possible.