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October 23, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Triple Posture Corrector
…kyphosis. In addition, poor posture habits, such as forward head posture (FHP), can exacerbate and even cause kyphosis. To prevent this from happening, it’s vital to strengthen the muscles of the upper back. Not only does this help with holding your vertebrae in place, but working these muscles also increases density in the shoulders and upper back, as per Wolff’s Law. Let’s take a look at some of these muscles that keep you “standing tall.” The…
September 25, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Seated Kyphosis Corrector
…hes the shoulder blades back and down, counteracting forward head posture (FHP), slouched shoulders, and flattening your upper back. And it feels fantastic! One of the reasons it feels so good is that it targets the muscles that can get so tight and sore after a long day at the desk. Let’s take a look at some of these muscle groups and how they relate to posture and osteoporosis. Trapezius Muscles These muscles are named from the Greek word trapez…
September 12, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Full Body Strengthener
…specially important in preventing rounded shoulders, forward head posture (FHP), and Dowager’s Hump. They align and strengthen the thoracic vertebrae, and help support your head and extend your neck. As you can see, the Full Body Strengthener covers a lot of ground! So let’s get started with how to do it. How: Grab a dumbbell or can of food to begin. Choose whatever weight is most comfortable for you, as long as you can put both hands on the ends….
May 29, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Femoral Neck And Hip Builder
…al areas for those who want to avoid kyphosis and/or forward head posture (FHP). How: You’ll need a chair, bench, or stool to do this exercise. Even a sturdy box will do. If you don’t have a carpeted area, you will want an exercise mat as well. Lie flat on your back and place your lower legs up on the bench or chair. Your knees should be bent at approximately a 90-degree angle. Lay your arms out to the side at a 45-degree angle, palms facing up. T…
December 26, 2014 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Whole Leg And Back Strengthener
…ant aspect of correcting and preventing the great enemy of proper posture: FHP (forward head posture). The quads, or quadriceps, are your thigh muscles: the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius. They originate at the pelvis and attach in and around the knee joint, so they are essential for stability in preventing falls. Additionally, working the quads helps strengthen the femur. The hamstrings are also part of…
August 22, 2014 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: The Square-Shoulders And Straight Back Press
…ght Back Press, which ties-in nicely with last week’s challenge to correct FHP (Forward Head Posture). I like to do these exercises in sequence, since neck, back and shoulder positioning is crucial to good posture. The Square-Shoulders And Straight Back Press builds both your shoulder and back muscles, giving you the “square-shouldered look” and flat back associated with perfect posture. And when you get to the Advanced Version, you’ll also tone y…
January 23, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
The Dowager’s Hump Corrector And Preventer
…bout developing a hunchbacked appearance. Why: While forward head posture (FHP) is a growing problem even among young people, Dowager’s Hump generally develops later in life. That’s because it results from years of repeating damaging patterns. Here’s how that happens. You see, poor posture, injuries, and some movements (some of them quite subtle) form pathways between your muscles and your brain. Over time, joint and ligament sensors known as prop…
June 18, 2019 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Upper Crossed Syndrome: What It Is And How To Avoid It
…g or standing with the head in a forward position (Forward Head Posture or FHP). Many people default to this misaligned posture during activities such as: Driving Watching television Using a cellphone Using a computer or laptop Sitting at a desk Reading Biking The common denominator is sitting. Sitting for too long each day wreaks havoc on your posture, and may easily result in UCS, especially if you don’t get adequate exercise. A recent study fou…