Posture Correction

Learn about common posture conditions and self-treatment options including specific exercises and stretches.

Posture Lessons From the book Presence By Amy Cuddy

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: March 5, 2020

If you’re wondering if your posture can also influence “how you feel”, then you’ll enjoy this video. Here Leon dives in a great study done by Amy Cuddy, from her book Presence, about what happens when you adopt upright, powerful, high power poses, Versus submissive, low power poses. [Read more…] about Posture Lessons From the book Presence By Amy Cuddy

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Professional Dancer

As a long time back sufferer Leon found unique methods to alleviate his pain using natural methods including self massage, exercise/stretching and postural habits. He founded Backintelligence.com to empower others to fix their postures and ease their back pain from home.

5 Easy Desk Stretches

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: March 5, 2020

Here are 5 stretches to do at your desk to improve your posture and get rid of any aches or pains. You can do these at your computer office desk everyday. [Read more…] about 5 Easy Desk Stretches

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Professional Dancer

Easy Sternocleidomastoid Stretch (SCM) – Posture Correction

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: March 5, 2020

In today’s video I show you how to stretch the Sternocleidomastoid (or SCM) muscle step by step. According to research the SCM muscle is one of the shortened/overactive muscles that is associated with forward head posture. So if you’re serious about correcting your posture you will want to stretch this muscle. [Read more…] about Easy Sternocleidomastoid Stretch (SCM) – Posture Correction

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Professional Dancer

How High Should My Computer Monitor Be?

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: March 5, 2020

As you may already know maintaining good posture at your desk is a huge factor in improving your spine’s health.

An improper monitor position can trigger back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as contribute to poor posture. [Read more…] about How High Should My Computer Monitor Be?

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Professional Dancer

3 Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercises

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: March 5, 2020

In today’s video I (Leon) show 3 easy Thoracic Mobility Exercises that you can do at home or at the office.

The Thoracic spine refers to the Upper back and mid back area – which often gets really tight.

This study found that Thoracic Kyphosis (Hunched posture) increases with age – Especially after 40 years of age.

And another study noted that as we age our Thoracic spines lose mobility in all directions. [Read more…] about 3 Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercises

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Professional Dancer