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Posture Correction

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

How High Should My Computer Monitor Be?

By: , 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?

3 Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercises

By: , 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

Reverse Plank Bridge – One of the Best Overall Posture Exercises

By: , Last Updated: March 5, 2020

In today’s video I breakdown how to do the Reverse Plank Bridge exercise. This is one of my favorite posture exercises because it both stretches and strengthens some of the most important postural muscles. Check out the video: [Read more…] about Reverse Plank Bridge – One of the Best Overall Posture Exercises

Latissimus Dorsi Pain Relief – Lats Stretches & Releases

By: , Last Updated: March 5, 2020

Latissimus Dorsi or commonly referred to as “Lats” is the biggest muscle of the back and it starts roughly from the pelvis area and runs on both sides of the back, all the way up, and finally attaches into both arm bones (humerus). [Read more…] about Latissimus Dorsi Pain Relief – Lats Stretches & Releases

8 Easy Hip Flexor Stretches – Unlock Your Tight Hip Flexors

By: , Last Updated: March 5, 2020

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