Posture Correction

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

4 Office Posture Exercises

By: Dr. David Oliver, DC and Dr. Nicole Lombardo, PT, DPT, CSCS, Last Updated: September 2, 2020

We all know that sitting is not the best for us, especially when working for long periods of time. Prolonged sitting can lead to backaches, neck aches, shoulder pain, and hip pain, just to name a few. There are also a myriad of health problems that can be caused by not moving throughout our day. [Read more…] about 4 Office Posture Exercises

Dr. David Oliver, DC

Dr. Oliver has been practicing in Massachusetts since 2007. He is a graduate of Marist College where he received a Pre-Med Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Oliver then went on to pursue his chiropractic career by attending Palmer College of Chiropractic West, where he graduated Cum Laude. Dr. Oliver has his diploma in rehabilitation, which allows him to combine rehab and corrective exercise with traditional chiropractic treatment. This gives his patients better long term results.

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Dr. Nicole Lombardo, PT, DPT, CSCS

Received her Doctorate in physical therapy from Rutgers University in 2016. Since graduation she has been working mostly with outpatient orthopedics. She says: “I believe that if you can move freely and pain-free throughout your life, you can live life to it’s fullest. As a Certified Strength and Conditional Specialist and a CrossFit coach, I believe that physical abilities are directly correlated with quality of life.”

https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/providers/nicolelombardo

Study On: Effects of SmartPhones on Posture & Breathing

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: June 10, 2020, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Today we’re going to look at the findings in a study on the Effects of phones on our posture and respiratory function.

The study is called “The effect of smartphone usage time on posture and respiratory function”. You can read the study here. [Read more…] about Study On: Effects of SmartPhones on Posture & Breathing

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.

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

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