Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while

standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture is the

correct alignment of body parts supported by the right
amount of muscle tension against gravity. Without
posture and the muscles that control it, we would simply
fall to the ground.
 
Normally, we do not consciously maintain normal
posture. Instead, certain muscles do it for us, and we
don't even have to think about it. Several muscle groups,
including the hamstrings and large back muscles, are
critically important in maintaining good posture. While
the ligaments help to hold the skeleton together, these
postural muscles, when functioning properly, prevent the
forces of gravity from pushing us over forward. Postural
muscles also maintain our posture and balance during
movement. 

Posture is how you hold your body. There are two types:

 Dynamic posture is how you hold yourself when

you are moving, like when you are walking, running, or
bending over to pick up something.
 Static posture is how you hold yourself when you
are not moving, like when you are sitting, standing, or
sleeping.
It is important to make sure that you have good dynamic
and static posture.

Good Posture
There are two types of posture

1. Unmoving posture - when a person is sleeping or having

rest and body requires minimum muscular efforts.
2. Energetic posture – where included muscular activity is
required.

Bad Posture
Just what’s so appalling about having poor posture, also not
looking as sharp as you could? Quite a bit as it turns out.
When you slouch or slump, so does your spine, leading to bad
circulation. This can cause vertebrae to worsen over time.
Chronic fatigue can also result. Coupled with circulation
issues, the result can be early tiredness. Chronic back, neck,
and shoulder pain can

also result from the strain of bad positioning. Fifty percent of

working Americans suffer from back pain, and it’s the second
most common reason for doctor visits. Twenty five percent of
those with back pain suffer from a herniated disc, which may
be caused by poor posture.
(michaelgleibermd.com)

Common Postural Deformities

Various types of postural deformities are discussed below