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Posture Mechanics

Simple posture mechanics dictates that people will lose height as they age. However, did you know your life can get shorter as you get shorter? Posture Mechanics Research According to a recent 20-year study, there is a strong correlation between losing height and...

Children and Back Pain

Children: Backpacks, Back Pain and Posture Children and back pain is a growing concern. Before back-to-school slumps your child back into a hunch with “tech posture,” document his or her growing, changing body with a posture picture. You can also use the picture to...

Posture 101

Posture is how you balance your body. Posture 101 says: If you can’t maintain good posture without thinking about it, or your balance needs improvement, or if you are not able to move fluidly and without pain, then your posture is most likely not symmetrical. However,...

Shortness of Breath and the Causes

Experiencing shortness of breath is alarming, regardless of what may be causing it. Shallow breathing deprives you of oxygen, and as a result when coupled with slouching it can create patterns of imbalance in the body. Posture and lung capacity are connected. In fact,...

Fix Your Posture

Tips to Improve Posture STEP 1 TO FIX YOUR POSTURE The first step to fix your posture is taking control of it. And, that begins by taking a simple picture. Let's face it, we need to know the reality of how bad or how good our posture is before we can fix it. The best...

Posture Tips for Golfers

Are you looking for posture tips for golfers? You've come to the right place! Strengthening posture will help you maximize your athletic ability and performance. Additionally, it will keep your body well for a longer life! Applying posture tips to improve your golf...

Weird Ways Posture Messes with Your Health

7 Weird Ways Your Poor Posture Messes With Your Health Who knew that a little slouching could do so much damage? Sure, bad posture can make your neck creak and your shoulders ache, but recent research shows that your slouch might be making you a grouch. Heads-up! Here...

Effects of Sedentary Lifestyles

Don't become a statistic. Society has moved increasingly toward sedentary lifestyles, and poor posture and premature aging are the result. Best Self Magazine recommends Stand Taller Live Longer: Posture & Anti-Aging Strategy by Dr. Steven Weiniger for those...

Posture Strengthening Exercise

Did you do your posture exercises today? Posture Strengthening Exercise When you exercise with poor posture you train your body to stand and move poorly, worse.. you strengthen poor posture adaptations. Yoga, Tai-Chi and Pilates can help, but in order to correct...

Exercises to Avoid Back Surgery

It's not uncommon for people to ask us about exercises to avoid back surgery. If you've been dealing with back pain for a long time, it's probably a question you have. You may not realize it, but your posture can reveal a lot about your habits and your health. What...