Is the way we think about movement affecting how our bodies actually move? After catching myself making “cranky, achy man noises” every time I stood up, I decided to test a simple mindset shift—and discovered some fascinating insights from some medical professional friends about motor patterns, sitting and the mind–body connection.
Read MoreA while back I shared this great basic chin tuck exercise to help with posture, tightness and pain in the neck and shoulders. Posture and being pain free is important to a lot of my clients. And several of them have really benefited from a progression of this move to build more strength in the muscles that pull your neck and head back to a healthier position. This one was taught to me by the awesome Dr. Mark Bautista of Balanced Beast Physical Therapy.
Read MoreIf you suffer from a bad case of “tech neck” from too much screen time, consider adding some chin tucks to your day to mobilize and strengthen the cervical spine, restore posture and reduce pain. My awesome physical therapist Mark Bautista, DPT, PT at Renew Physical Therapy gives a great demo in this video. Be gentle and listen to your body. This should feel good. If this causes you pain stop right away and consult a doctor (like Mark and his team). If pain free, start with 10 reps a few times a day to give your neck a break. For more mobility tips follow Mark on IG @dr.markpt.
Read MoreSuper proud to have collaborated with @krgrundy for Livestrong to show off my favorite posture improving strength moves. If you want to improve your posture to reduce pain, improve performance or just to look your best these five moves are a must.
Read MoreCheck out my interview in ACE Certified News for tips on how to improve your posture through mobility and strength work.
Read MoreI'm grateful to the folks at U.S. News & World Report for including me in this important piece geared toward helping the more than 74 million baby boomers out there improve their movement and posture. These are excellent tips for everyone regardless of your age. Checkout the full slideshow here.
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