StrongPosture® Tip 26: Counter the effects of sitting Ball Stretch A lot of people think their posture is pretty good, and when they stand tall their head is level head and body is aligned properly over their feet. However, a quick check with a posture picture often shows a different reality, with head jutting slightly forward and... Read More

StrongPosture® Tip 25: Creating daily strong posture habits Brush and balance Did you know you can strengthen your posture as you brush your teeth?  It’s easy, just lift one leg (bend the knee and bring it up slightly) and balance on one foot as you brush. Posture is HOW you Balance your Body  2nd Posture Principle Forcing your body... Read More

StrongPosture® Tip 24: Extra support for your sleep posture Positioning for upper body and hips to avoid pain Posture is how you hold your body to balance. When standing, its how you balance each PostureZone, Head, Torso, Pelvis, Lower Extremity (feet, knees and hips pretty much move together). Muscles should relax when sleeping, so to avoid uneven... Read More

StrongPosture® Tip 23: Sitting Habits Working towards symmetry The 31 Days to Stronger Posture started with taking your posture picture.  A common question people ask when first seeing their posture assessment results is, “why is my pelvis twisted?” One common reason… sitting on your foot. More often then not, people sit on the same foot all the time.... Read More

StrongPosture® Tip 22: Changing positions during the day Sit Smart Are your home, work and exercise environments optimized for your body? When you must sit, choose a chair that encourages upright posture. A good chair can make all the difference in your mood and your back. A well-designed office chair you can adjust to your body and work... Read More

Learn strategies to great Life Habits that support and strengthen strong posture in everyday life. This week we’ll focus on how to integrate Awareness, Control and Exercise to “ACE Your Posture” Awareness – Get a quick posture check (use an app or see a practitioner) Control – Just a couple minutes of focused posture exercise each day will... Read More

StrongPosture® Tip 21: Basic DIY Massage Self help techniques to relax Nothing beats a therapeutic massage from a trained professional. Massage keeps your muscles working, your body flexible, and helps you to relax. When you don’t have time to see a massage therapist, self-massage can break up muscle tightness to help reduce stress and keep you moving... Read More

StrongPosture® Tip 20: Make the Most of Challenging Environments Be prepared to ACE Your Posture Your posture environment is the physical space in which you put your body. Just as overall posture is HOW you balance, your posture environment is WHERE and HOW each PostureZone® is balancing in the unique situations of life. Travel, Stadiums, and other challenging Posture... Read More

StrongPosture® Tip 19: Ball Circles Get on the ball! Here’s a quick posture break that incorporates a motor control exercise (MCE). New back pain recommendations from American College of Physicians advise against drugs in favor of motor control exercise because they systematically retrain control by focusing awareness and mindful attention for greater motion accuracy. Try this beginning StrongPosture® exercise... Read More