Posture and facial beauty
Posture and facial beauty
International research shows that people spend between 7 and 15 hours a day sitting, which has a very negative impact on our health, well-being, mood and performance. The human musculoskeletal system is not adapted to prolonged static work. Neck and shoulder pain has been shown to be directly related to sitting time.

The head is bent forward in an irregular sitting position (Figure 1). Recent research shows that this inappropriate head and neck position directly increases chewing muscle activity. In the neck, it causes strain on the intervertebral discs, joints, muscles and ligaments. The muscles of the occipital region are essential for the function of the central nervous system. They provide us with information about the position of the head and the correct position of the body (proprioception). It has been shown that the forward displacement of the head increases more in sitting than in standing.
Correct posture is very important for facial health and beauty, so it is important to balance the tension in the muscles around the spine (lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine). The neck area has a large concentration of blood vessels which can become constricted when muscles are strained or spasmed. Balanced, optimal activity of the neck muscles guarantees free blood flow, resulting in a properly oxygenated brain and properly oxygenated facial muscles and skin. The cervical spine is the interface between the face and the body. In order to have a beautiful and healthy face, we need to correct the tone of the neck muscles in particular, which increases with age.
Benita Cantieni, author of ‘Face Shaping with Tiger Sense’, says that the first step towards a glowing and glamorous face starts with the feet. An irregular foot position has a direct impact on posture. The whole body is a whole. The posture of the body directly shapes the facial expression. If the posture is provocative, the face looks arrogant. The body language of a choleric is also reflected in the face. The body language of a choleric person is immediately apparent from the feet to the occiput. The different parts of the body also interact with each other. For example, a change in the position of the pelvis has a direct correlation with an irregular neck position. Therefore, without correcting your habits, tension in your facial expressions and chewing muscles can occur. Everything we do to our bodies affects our faces.
People in sedentary jobs feel much more muscle strain than people who are active. This is closely linked to the ageing process. Smoking, diet, and changes in internal state also accelerate the ageing process.
Stress causes tension in the muscles of our body and face and corresponding facial expressions. If stressful situations are repeated frequently, our body gets used to feeling constant tension and it becomes a daily, normal state. When this happens, it is no longer possible to control our facial expressions. As far as the face is concerned, it is worth pointing out that it is the chewing muscles that feel the most tension, and it is their deformation that leads to changes in the oval of the face.
Stress, irregular posture and prolonged static work lead to the appearance of a smoky, tired face (Figure 2).

The shortening of the chest muscles due to the irregular posture stretches the muscles of the neck downwards, leading to the formation of a double underbelly. As the neck muscles stretch downwards, the facial muscles stretch with them, resulting in the formation of a facial oval and loss of the youthful angle.
We “judge” a person’s age by changes in facial proportions. These are also caused by muscle spasms. The main signs of age are a change in the oval shape of the face (loss of the youthful angle), and the disappearance of the regular physiological neck curve.
As we age, our facial muscles shorten and the contours of the face lose their attractiveness. The skin also tightens, making the lack of facial volume even more noticeable. Loss of facial volume is first seen in the cheeks, cheekbones, corners of the lips and nose. Altered facial ovals and sunken cheeks, together with wrinkles, betray a person’s age and sometimes add more years.
Working 8 hours a day requires short breaks of 5-15 minutes after each hour of work and a lunch break. During and after work, it is recommended to do eye and physical exercises to reduce fatigue. Taking short 15-minute breaks while working on the computer has been shown to improve productivity and well-being. Short breaks for physical activity are more effective than passive rest.