The Adams forward bend test is a simple screening method that can help with scoliosis diagnosis and help in developing a treatment plan. The exam…
Look how young children position their backs. There is a natural S curve, and their movements are effortless. As the body ages, too much sitting,…
The body is designed to move. For individuals who spend a significant amount of time driving each day, whether for a living or a long…
Practicing improper/unhealthy postures throughout the day can severely fatigue the mind and body. Children’s postural health is vital to their overall health and energy levels…
Introduction Everyone is trying to find what exercise works for them as they start looking for ways to improve their health and wellness. Many individuals…
The ribs are designed to protect the lungs and heart and assist breathing. Twenty-four ribs start at the shoulders in the thoracic spine region and…
Introduction The lower half helps stabilize the body and provides movement from the legs and rotation in the hips. The lower abdominal organs help control bowel movement while…
Posture is the positioning of the body. There are two types of posture. Dynamic posture is how individuals position themselves when moving, like walking, running,…
As the body gets older, slouching, little to no physical activity, and regular stretching cause muscle fatigue, weakness, tension, leading to poor posture complications. The…
Improving posture can be challenging. Poor posture is often the source of various musculoskeletal issues like chronic pain throughout the body. Poor posture can be…
Setting spinal goals is important for an individual’s treatment plan to ensure a thorough and successful recovery following: Surgery Trauma Spinal condition When developing goals…
Recovery and rehabilitation after spinal fusion surgery take time. Gentle yoga poses can help expedite recovery from spinal fusion surgery and are recommended in a…
Posture is how we hold our bodies while standing, sitting, or lying down. A healthy posture is the correct alignment of the body supported by…
The low back is made up of five vertebrae, L1 to L5. Pain in the low back is common, specifically because of all the sitting…
Most individuals don’t think about how they walk or whether they are walking with the correct posture. Knowing how to walk with the proper technique…
Posture exercises: It is easy to get into the bad habit of poor/improper posture, especially at work where an individual gets into a groove and…
APT is short for anterior pelvic tilt. APT is when the pelvis tilts more down than forward, which can cause strain on the surrounding muscles…