The old saying from grandmothers states that a posture speaks your confidence. A good posture will help you get through your interview but well it’s quiet more than that. A bad posture can get you some health problems in future. According to a recent study, people who slouched when sitting or standing have shown an increased sensitivity for pain.

In a study conducted by University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business and the University of Toronto's J. L. Rotman School of Management, 89 patients were divided into two groups, one holding dominant posture – sitting and standing straight, expanding their body by putting their chest out while other group held submissive pose of slouching while standing and sitting.

Both the groups were cuffed with blood pressure instruments. The pressure was increased at the same time with equal amount for both the groups. The groups were instructed to stop the procedure when they felt great discomfort.

As expected, the group holding submissive posture was the first one to drop out.

The study proved that people holding submissive postures have greater tolerance for physical pain and feel more powerful. It is also assumed they are better in handling emotional distress.

This study is enhancement of previous studies conducted by similar other groups.