Postural muscles

Postural muscles are a group of muscles that work together to maintain good posture and support the body's alignment. They include:

1. Core muscles:

    - Abdominals (rectus abdominis, obliques, transverse abdominis)

    - Back muscles (latissimus dorsi, trapezius, rhomboids)

    - Pelvic floor muscles

2. Neck muscles:

    - Suboccipital muscles (rectus capitis posterior, obliquus capitis)

    - Neck flexors (sternocleidomastoid, scalene muscles)

3. Shoulder muscles:

    - Scapular stabilizers (serratus anterior, trapezius, rhomboids)

    - Rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis)

4. Upper back muscles:

    - Thoracic extensors (latissimus dorsi, trapezius, rhomboids)

    - Levator scapulae

5. Lower back muscles:

    - Lumbar extensors (erector spinae, latissimus dorsi)

    - Gluteal muscles (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius)

These muscles work together to:

1. Maintain spinal alignment

2. Support the head and neck

3. Stabilize the shoulders and scapula

4. Generate movement and stability in the upper and lower back

Weak or imbalanced postural muscles can lead to:

1. Poor posture

2. Back and neck pain

3. Headaches

4. Fatigue

5. Decreased mobility and flexibility