postural

adjective

pos·tur·al ˈpäs-chə-rəl

: of, relating to, or involving posture

also : orthostatic

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This shift in consumer priorities will lead to manufacturers exploring other areas of comfort such as postural support, pressure-point relief, airflow and temperature regulation. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Movements that prevent back pain Your postural muscles — your neck, back, core, hip and leg muscles — are constantly working to help keep you balanced and upright. — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026 Those with lupus need to avoid the sun, while some with psoriasis get relief from it; storms can trigger migraines and joint pain; hot weather worsens postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). — Lorraine Boissoneault, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026 Shirilla’s defense claimed the teen suffered from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) — a condition that can cause dizziness and fainting — and had blacked out. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for postural

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1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of postural was in 1857

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postural

adjective

pos·tur·al ˈpäs-chə-rəl

: of, relating to, or involving posture

postural tension

postural exercises

postural muscles

also : orthostatic

postural hypotension

postural

adjective

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