Rounded shoulders are the result of poor posture. It is that rounding of the back and forward head posture you see so often in today’s society. The medical term for rounded shoulders among clinicians is orangutan posture. I use the term “orangutan posture” when speaking to other Physical ...
sitting for long periods of time still does a number on your posture. and you've probably noticed that your shoulders may naturally hunch and roll forward—even when you're not in front of a computer typing. the quick fix for reversing the alignment and warding off pains is a chest-openin...
All this is a recipe for poor posture, says New York physical therapist Karena Wu of ActiveCare Physical Therapy. “Take a look at an adult -- even without an added load, a lot of them still stand with that horrible posture. Now look at the types of heavy bags people carry around: s...
Identify blind spots.Your least favorites are usually the things you need to focus on most: core work, strength training, mobility, posture, etc. Turning weaknesses into strengths is the game-changer. What are you currently resisting?
It’s increasingly the posture that a lot of young kids (and adults) are having because they spend hours on a computer a day, which naturally results in a couple things: A head that pokes out.The neck goes into flexion — and starts poking out, meaning the traps and neck muscles go ...
(Pilates, swimming, elliptical, bootcamp, barre), so I’m doing what I can while I still can because I know this will likely be a moving target. Also, per myZOOM+Performance recommendations, I’ve been experimenting withGyrotonic, which is great for posture, alignment, flexibility, breath/...
7. What’s the biggest mistake you see most triathletes make with their current strength training routine?Not enough emphasis on the back half of the body which is the powerhouse for performance and proper posture. 8. If there’s one exercise triathletes absolutely cannot afford to skip, what...
Check your posture regularly. Improve your posture to maintain the natural curves of your spine and avoid chronic neck pain. Whether you're standing or sitting, push your chest forward and pull your shoulder blades together. Keep your shoulders relaxed so they move down your back. Then, engage...
Which Gadgets Are Affecting Your Posture? 1. Texting on Your Phone When you look down to send a text or scroll through social media, you pull your head forward and out of alignment. This is an issue because heads areheavy-- the average adult head weighs about 10 pounds! A2014 study by...
Front sleepers-- Unfortunately, this is generally the worst position for your posture. If you can, try switching to sleeping on your side or back. If that's not possible, try placing a pillow under your stomach to prevent your back from caving in towards the mattress while you sleep. Back...