# How do I fix bad posture? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [February 8, 2006, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-fix-bad-posture/343593 "2006-02-08T21:07:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![some\_white\_dude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b487fb/32.png) [@some\_white\_dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/some_white_dude)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2006, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-fix-bad-posture/343593/1 "2006-02-08T21:07:09Z")
I’ve always had bad posture, and now I want to fix it. Mine looks very close to something like [this](http://www.alanherdmanpilates.co.uk/images/method02.jpg). I understand that one of the problems with bad posture is weak muscles in the back and abdomen. Are there any exercises I can do to help? Any activities to avoid? ---
**Author:** ![samm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/858c86/32.png) [@samm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samm)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2006, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-fix-bad-posture/343593/2 "2006-02-08T21:20:47Z")
I would highly recommend taking some lessons from an Alexander Technique person. Here is a place to start in Ann Arbor: > **[Balanced Posture](https://balancedposture.wordpress.com/)** > > Alexander Technique lessons in Ann Arbor, Michigan There is a lot more to good posture then just standing up straight. You should become aware of the way you use your body/spine in all activities. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2006, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-fix-bad-posture/343593/3 "2006-02-08T21:33:18Z")
[Wiki on posture,](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posture)with links. You could also try to Google _mensendieck therapy_. |Maybe even a nearby modelling school?