- in looks, self-image, and health
To compare yourself, do the following:
> Imagine dots at the front of your earlobe and shoulder, at the center of your hip, just behind your kneecap and just in front of your anklebone. Connect these dots-they should form a straight vertical line.
> Notice how your back curves. There should be a mild inward curve behind your neck and lower back. Your upper back should curve slightly outward.
> Check your chin. It should normally be parallel to the floor and not thrust forward.
> Still checking your image in profile, sit in a straight armless chair. You should still be able to draw a straight vertical line from ear lobe to hip, and the three natural curves of your back should be visible.
From the front:
> When standing, your hips shoulders, and knees should be level - one hip (or shoulder or knee) should not be higher than the other. The spaces between your arms and waist should be the same on each side. Kneecaps should face straight ahead. Your ankles should be straight (not rolling inward with your weight on the inside of your feet). Your head should be straight.
> When sitting, your shoulders should be at equal height, knees facing forward and ankles straight.
Source: UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, November 2000
via Metro Halifax News, November 2000 |
