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Question about posture. (self.Blind)
submitted by zapto_gamer
Hi all, for reference I’m 16-19 years old, and was diagnosed with Panuveitis around ten years ago. I cannot see anything out of my right eye, and only colors and blurry shapes out of my left.
I have always known my posture when I am seated is probably not the best that I could have, so I’m wondering how do you all sit properly? Or in your own ways? I have no clue how I should hold my shoulders, if I should be feeling a certain way when sitting in that position, or anything else.
I’m very thin as well, so I’m not sure if that affects anything.
I remember when I would read braille books with my braille teacher back in grade school, that she would often mention how my shoulders were tense when I read, I’m sure this was because of my posture, and she didn’t really give advice, mostly just told me to try relaxing here and their.
I have always known my posture when I am seated is probably not the best that I could have, so I’m wondering how do you all sit properly? Or in your own ways? I have no clue how I should hold my shoulders, if I should be feeling a certain way when sitting in that position, or anything else.
I’m very thin as well, so I’m not sure if that affects anything.
I remember when I would read braille books with my braille teacher back in grade school, that she would often mention how my shoulders were tense when I read, I’m sure this was because of my posture, and she didn’t really give advice, mostly just told me to try relaxing here and their.
Nighthawk321 3 points 1y ago
Really you just want to make sure you're not slouching or ducking your head, which is an issue some blind people have. Others have pointed out that the only time you really need specific posture is at an important event. For something like that, you just want to keep your back straight and your shoulders back. Obviously you don't want to strain yourself, so do whatever is comfortable enough and you'll look great.
zapto_gamer [OP] 1 points 1y ago
How far would you say is normal when holding your head up?
DreamGamist 3 points 1y ago
It may just be because you're holding them up so stiffly. I did the same thing in middle school. You may subconsciously be pulling them up closer to your neck head. Instead I let mine hang down, resting my elbows in my lap/on the table.
zapto_gamer [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Okay, thank you. I’ll try this out!
Have you ever been in a situation where you thought you should be sitting up straiter, or anything similar?
Have you ever been in a situation where you thought you should be sitting up straiter, or anything similar?
DreamGamist 3 points 1y ago
Yeah, but it's usually circumstantial. If you're in school still (I graduated last year) people don't sit straight up at their desks. But in more formal situations where presentation matters, like job interviews or something, a taller posture might be better.
zapto_gamer [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Yes, I’m still in high school for the next year roughly.
I do understand most people probably don’t care about posture, however I would personally like to have a better posture because I’m just trying to make myself more confident.
Thank you for your knowledge!
I do understand most people probably don’t care about posture, however I would personally like to have a better posture because I’m just trying to make myself more confident.
Thank you for your knowledge!
niamhweking 2 points 1y ago
Also I know it won't matter to you now with your youthful back, but as an old fogy let me tell you, please mind your neck and back. I know I sit terribly also, and when I actually do honestly I must be 9 inches taller! Or I catch my reflection in a shop window walking and I'm horrified at how haunched I am!
I find rolling my shoulders backwards is a lovely way to reset my shape
There are braces that you can buy to go under your clothes that help keep you shoulders back. Maybe a single visit to a physiotherapist might help you get the markers of where your body parts should be sitting in relation to the others
Stay well and mind that body!
I find rolling my shoulders backwards is a lovely way to reset my shape
There are braces that you can buy to go under your clothes that help keep you shoulders back. Maybe a single visit to a physiotherapist might help you get the markers of where your body parts should be sitting in relation to the others
Stay well and mind that body!
DreamGamist 2 points 1y ago
No problem brother.
A típ for confidence by the way, keep your shoulders back. I used to let my shoulders hang down so much my hands rested on my front pockets. You don't want your shoulders down like the shy guy, but you don't want you shoulders back like a messed up action figure. Just keep your arms by your sides and relaxed
A típ for confidence by the way, keep your shoulders back. I used to let my shoulders hang down so much my hands rested on my front pockets. You don't want your shoulders down like the shy guy, but you don't want you shoulders back like a messed up action figure. Just keep your arms by your sides and relaxed
WorldlyLingonberry40 2 points 1y ago
Hi, reading through the comments I think that we are all trying to help, but suggesting for you to push or role your shoulders back will not be enough to guide you.
I asked my orientation and mobility in-structure to help me out. She taught me body awareness which is actualy in there curriculum. She taught me how my body should be possitioned while working at my desk and how my body should move as I walk down the hall. She even taught me how to do a gangster walk, as all the other middle students were walking that way at the time.
Many people with visual impairments walk with their hands extended out, with there feet dragging, with head facing the ground, and this can be corrected by receiving feedback and adjusting our body, which in my case it meant that they had to manually help me adjust.
I asked my orientation and mobility in-structure to help me out. She taught me body awareness which is actualy in there curriculum. She taught me how my body should be possitioned while working at my desk and how my body should move as I walk down the hall. She even taught me how to do a gangster walk, as all the other middle students were walking that way at the time.
Many people with visual impairments walk with their hands extended out, with there feet dragging, with head facing the ground, and this can be corrected by receiving feedback and adjusting our body, which in my case it meant that they had to manually help me adjust.
zapto_gamer [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Hey, I’ve never actually thought about asking my OMN instructor!
Thank you, I will see about asking them.
Thank you, I will see about asking them.
TechnicalPragmatist 1 points 1y ago
Had no idea that was in their job description. But interesting.
WorldlyLingonberry40 2 points 1y ago
Hi, the chair needs to be at a comfortable hight. It's different for everyone, place your back against the backrest.
zapto_gamer [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thank you very much for the tip! Trying now!
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