Posture is a habit that is developed by repeating movements and patterns over time and in the majority of instances, is not something that is thought of. 'Posture' is defined in the Chambers Dictionary as 'the relative disposition of parts of the body'. Whatever the posture adopted, it is the relationship between one body part and the other that is important. By maintaining awareness of our bodies it becomes possible to develop new patterns of habit. Perfect posture is ideally one whereby an individual is able to adopt a position of easy balance. It should require the minimum of effort to maintain but provide maximum mobility and function. Good posture is one that is proactive. It allows the body to function at its best by working with external forces when possible, and anticipating and meeting individual needs for strength, stabilisation and flexibility. The skeletal system was designed to take the stresses and strains of gravity; the muscular system is not. Bad, or reactive, posture allows the body to give in to external forces, thereby compromising function and potentially predisposing the individual to physical problems. Developing proactive postural habits should be considered as the foundation to building a fit body that functions effectively. A postural correction therapist will help their clients recognise and change their poor postural habits, bearing in mind that changing old habits will be very difficult. In fact, so ingrained is dysfunctional posture that a proactive one will undoubtedly feel uncomfortable and 'wrong' for the client. Once this stage has been overcome, the postural correction will help maintain correct, efficient functioning of the body. If you would like to book an appointment or have any questions about this therapy, please call 020 7689 3717 / email info@centralforhealth.co.uk Please note that we require 24 hours' cancellation notice by telephone, as a courtesy to other customers, or the full appointment fee will be payable.