New York Fashion Week makes anyone wanna strut their stuff with a little more pizazz. Dr. Hansraj has been giving us the scoop on just what it takes to be a seasoned catwalker: Perfect Posture!

If the runways have made you miss a few of our feature stories this week, you'll wanna check out Part One and Part Two of this one before you read on:

Dr. Hansraj, how can we improve our posture? Any techniques or best practices to try? 

A few simple tips include:

Stretch. Focus on stretches and movements that open and lengthen the muscles in the front of your body, like lunges. This will release tension and help you to maintain good posture throughout the day.

Move Often. Changing positions frequently helps maintain a relaxed yet straight posture. Use all of your motion with everyday activities and remember to take a break from sitting in the same position every half hour. 

Think Up. Keep your sternum tall to prevent your head or shoulders from jutting forward. Pulling them back and acting as if a string were pulling you from top of head will also diminish the strain you feel in your lower back.

Use Your Entire Foot. Most people stand with the weight over their heels, which cause their feet to become weak and turn in. This increases the stress on weight-bearing joints (lower back, hope, knees and ankles). Make sure to distribute your weight evenly to the front, back, and sides of the feet.

Remind Yourself. Good posture is a habit, and you must concentrate until it becomes natural. Pay attention to your alignment- every time you stand up check your posture.

When should we consult a doctor about our posture? Any tell tale signs to look out for?

After years of assuming poor posture, there is excessive wear and tear on the spine. This may be followed by pain. A person may start by seeing a neurologist or a spine surgeon for consultation. Even a physical therapist would be well informed and helpful in the strategies a good posture.

Any additional tips and tricks for better posture?

Good posture can make you feel better!

Amy Cuddy in her study showed that when a person moves from poor posture to good posture then the person enjoys increased levels of testosterone, dopamine which are "go, go, go" hormones, and increased serotonin which makes you feel good. The person also diminished levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

How's your posture measure up? Tell us with a note below!