Young Person Posture vs. Old Person Posture
Have you ever noticed you can often tell someone’s age—just by how they carry themselves?
That’s because posture is one of the clearest giveaways of aging. A young person tends to stand taller, with an open chest and upright stance. In contrast, over time, our bodies tend to collapse inward. We hunch, slump, and lose that youthful alignment. This is what I refer to as “young person posture” vs. “old person posture.”
Over years of habit and gravity, the body is literally pulled downward. Muscles shorten, fascia tightens, and the tissues adapt to poor alignment. Eventually, we become locked in that rounded shape. But here’s the good news:
It doesn’t have to be this way. You can maintain youthful posture—at any age—if you work at it consistently.
Why It Happens
Over time, gravity and daily habits pull our bodies down and inward. Tissue literally grows along lines of tension. If you spend your day slouched in a chair or hunched over a phone, your body adapts to that. The result? A posture that not only ages you but also restricts your breathing, limits movement, and contributes to chronic pain.
🧘♀️ Two Simple Posture Fixes You Can Do Anywhere
These small exercises help counteract daily slouching. No gym or special equipment required:
1. Shoulder “J” Reset
Pull your shoulders back and down as if you're drawing a “J.”
Imagine sliding them into your back pockets. This opens your chest and re-engages your upper back muscles.
2. Pelvic Tilt & Glute Squeeze
Tuck and untuck your tailbone, pull your belly button in, and squeeze your glutes.
This resets your pelvis and strengthens the muscles that stabilize your core.
Doing this throughout the day increases body awareness, helps you stand taller, and improves your energy, balance, and function.
But Sometimes, You Need More Than Exercises
If you already feel tight, hunched, or achy, or if your posture has been off for years, simple reminders may not be enough. That’s where targeted, hands-on help can make a dramatic difference.
At Selina’s Therapy Center, we specialize in:
Postural assessments
Fascial release therapy
Re-education of body mechanics
Muscle balancing and retraining
We don’t just treat symptoms — we correct the root cause by aligning posture from the inside out.
Whether you’re trying to relieve pain, prevent age-related decline, or simply want to move with more freedom and confidence, we can help restore your natural alignment and bring you back to feeling like yourself again — or even better.
📍 Ready to Improve Your Posture?
Book a postural correction session with Selina today and start reversing years of built-up imbalances.
Your body—and confidence—will thank you.
📞 Call or text: 831-204-0820
