Why is it bad to s**k in your stomach?
Your abdomen plays a key role in how you stay balanced when you move around, and gripping your stomach muscles means all your energy is going to one area, causing an inequality.
‘While many people will do it without thinking, it’s almost a reflex, there are long-term repercussions associated with ‘stomach gripping’, as you’re holding significant tension in one part of your body for an extended period of time,’ ย ‘You’re putting additional stress on your clavicle and the lower neck, leading to neck, shoulder, and back pain.’
Some signs of s*****g your stomach in too much include seeing more definition in your upper abdomen while your lower abs remain soft.
The excess strain and overworking can impact the pelvic floor and organs, leading to bladder and bowel issues, incontinence or even pelvic prolapse.
Women often ‘breathe in’ and stretch their abdomen to look thinner for photos and in public, which can cause unnecessary strain on their back and neck muscles and lead to bad posture
