Recently, as I was teaching a Chi Walking class, we were doing an exercise – sitting up in a chair by solely using the core muscles (rather than the legs or glutes, etc.).
From the back I heard, “I can buy a chair that will do this for me”.
ummmmm……yeah.
Yes. Yes, you could.
But that’s not the point.
You can buy a chair that will force you into “good” posture.
Or buy a back brace to take the pressure of your belly off of your back.
Inserts for your shoes.
A people mover or wheel chair so you never really have to walk ever again.
Again, that’s not the point.
When you search for something outside of your body to “help” you move less, you’re compensating (and likely, exacerbating a problem). You’re treating a symptom – and don’t be surprised if another one shows up.
If you can, move on your own steam, with what you’ve got.
If you have a pain or ache, that’s your body “speaking” to you.
Listen.
Don’t look for a remedy outside of your body – not yet.
Start within, make an adjustment and move from there.
Move more. Not less.
