Posture Correction

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

8 Easy Hip Flexor Stretches – Unlock Your Tight Hip Flexors

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: November 1, 2018

Below you’ll find some of the best hip flexor stretches that you can do from the comfort of your home.

But first let’s explore why your hip flexors get so tight anyway?

The main contributing factor is excessive sitting, which puts your hip flexor muscles in a shortened position. [Read more…] about 8 Easy Hip Flexor Stretches – Unlock Your Tight Hip Flexors

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.

How To Fix Lumbar Hyperlordosis (Excessively Arched Low Back)

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: November 1, 2018

Some Lordosis (low back curve) is normal and we all have it.

Hyperlordosis however, is an excessive low back arch that if not properly addressed could cause chronic low back pain and discomfort. [Read more…] about How To Fix Lumbar Hyperlordosis (Excessively Arched Low Back)

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

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

10 Exercises To Improve Posture

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: January 8, 2019

It is a known fact that most people sit for way too long. Not only that, but they tend to sit with bad posture…

The slouched shoulders, forward head posture, rounding of the back, or excessive arching of the low back. [Read more…] about 10 Exercises To Improve Posture

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

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

Proper Sitting Posture At A Desk – 10 Tips

By: Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC, Last Updated: April 1, 2019

In the modern workplace, many workers spend more than 50% of their workday in a seated position.

Our bodies were built to move and yet we are spending an increasing amount of time in sedentary environments that minimize our physical activity levels, and also require us to sit for prolonged periods of time.

And, if you’re like most people, you’re likely to have poor posture while you’re sitting which puts you at risk for neck and back pain, muscle stiffness, decreased mobility, poor balance, and decreased athletic performance to name a few. [Read more…] about Proper Sitting Posture At A Desk – 10 Tips

Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC

Licensed chiropractor, DC (Owner of Forme Clinic, Stoney Creek, ON, L8G 1B9)

Dr. Shaina McQuilkie graduated from Brock University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours). She then attended D’Youville College, in Buffalo, New York and obtained her Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree in 2008. After graduating, Dr. McQuilkie practiced in a multi-disciplinary healthcare facility based in Hamilton, Ontario gaining experience treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries.

http://www.formeclinic.ca/

A Better Door Frame Stretch – Open Up Your Chest

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: October 30, 2018

Today’s video will show you an alternative to the classic door frame stretch. I found this particular way of stretching to be the most effective to stretch chest muscles – Pec Major & Minor.. This stretch is useful for those of you sitting hunched up all day in front of a computer. Watch the video below: [Read more…] about A Better Door Frame Stretch – Open Up Your Chest

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

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