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j.foster
10-08-04, 03:04 PM
Well i have pretty bad posture when i'm standing normally so i guess it's having an adverse affect on my riding. My pelvis tilts back slightly and i hunch over a bit from spending too much time on computers - how can i go about correcting it?

late
10-08-04, 03:46 PM
You need to hit the gym, and work out so your strength is balanced.
TheNJDevil
10-08-04, 04:06 PM
Contact a physical therapist and ask how to strengthen your Core muscles (stomach, lower back, ect...). You will notice that with a stronger core your posture will be better.

Vitamin X
10-15-04, 12:08 PM
Well i have pretty bad posture when i'm standing normally so i guess it's having an adverse affect on my riding. My pelvis tilts back slightly and i hunch over a bit from spending too much time on computers - how can i go about correcting it?

You need to strengthen your entire abdominal wall, obliques & lower back. Also purchase a Alexander Technique book.
Crunkologist
10-15-04, 12:10 PM
You need better core strength. You need Pilates. I had serious back pain from bad posture and pilates fixed it. Its the bomb. It will make you feel and look alot better.

I recommend "The Pilates Back Book" on Amazon.
flat tire
10-18-04, 05:47 PM
Pilates and/or yoga. Great stuff for the body, posture, flexibility, breathing, control, and core.
WorldWind
10-18-04, 07:08 PM
get a better chair
Dave Moulton
10-20-04, 01:50 PM
Find a good chiropractor. I started about five years ago initially for a lower back injury. Then I started reading stuff in his office about improving posture. I had terrible posture, a really bad stoop probably caused by all those years bent over brazing frames. Anyway I’ve been going once a month ever since and my back is now straight and I can move my neck better. It made me a believer.
FXjohn
10-20-04, 01:56 PM
Sit on a stability/pilates ball

You naturally sit up straight, it's very comfortable.

Pilates on the ball by Coleen Craig is good and on amazon.