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MOM WAS

RIGHT… IT’S

TIME to QUIT

SLOUCHING!

The Following are 10 Back Saving Tips You’ve Never Heard Before.

Integrate Them Into Your Daily Life & You Will See & Feel a Difference!

#1. Elevate Your Computer Monitor Looking down at your computer screen causes "Forward-Head" posture. Use your computer time to reinforce good posture by elevating your screen to eye level or slightly above. A firm stable surface such as large book(s), a milk crate encased in a towel or fabric (for decorative purposes) or a store bought computer monitor stand (shown in picture) will easily support your monitor & help you maintain the natural “S” curve in your neck. Now you can restore good posture while working on the computer instead of ruining it. Enjoy!

#2. The “After Shower” Towel Stretch Constant slouching tightens your chest & shoulder muscles, which draw your spine forward. Stretch these muscles after a hot shower by grasping the ends of your towel & placing it behind your head as shown. Then pull the towel with each hand to stretch each side. You should feel a nice stretch toward the front of your shoulders (between your shoulders & chest). Don’t over do it. You should not feel undue pain or discomfort with this stretch. If you do, don’t pull so hard.

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#3. The “Bridge Stretch” on an Exercise Ball Constant slouching shortens your abdominal wall, which draws your spine forward. Stretch these muscles by carefully lying over the top of an exercise ball with your feet apart & palms flat on the floor as shown (if you have trouble balancing, use a wall or person to stabilize your feet). Gently roll the ball back & forth (just a few inches) to stretch. As the ball rolls, maintain your balance. If it’s uncomfortable, then attempt the movement with palms slightly off the floor.

#4. Use Your Body Evenly During Daily Activities

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to do the same things, in the exact same way, all the time. For example, do you always hold your cell phone to your right ear? It may not seem like much but a lifetime of the same repetitive motion can create muscle imbalances that ruin spinal alignment. Your body has two sides, so use them equally. In other words, don’t do the exact same thing in the exact same way all the time. It may be challenging at first but stick with it & you'll feel the difference.

- Alternate hands when using your cell phone. - Alternate hands that grip the steering wheel while driving. - Alternate the left-hand/right-hand placement of your computer mouse. - When doing repetitive tasks at work or home, switch hands frequently. - If you're always carrying a child or purse on one side of your body, switch sides.

#5. Stretch Your Neck on the Corner of Your Bed To maintain the natural S curve in your neck, simply lie on your back over the corner of your bed. Position the base of your neck directly on the corner (as shown) then relax & breathe into the stretch. With each exhalation, you should become more relaxed & feel progressive stretching in the front of your neck. As your neck muscles loosen, your head will tilt further & further back. As this occurs, relax further into the stretch by loosening your jaw (opening your mouth). Hold this stretch for just a few minutes at first then stop the session. As you become more comfortable, gradually add more time per stretching session up to 15 minutes.

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#6. The “Tie Your Shoes” Stretch Common contributors to body misalignment are chronically tight IT Bands. These are the tough fibers that run along the outside of each leg. IT bands are chronically tight on almost anyone who has a postural issue. A simple stretch can be done whenever tying your shoes. While sitting, place one leg over the other as shown. Then press down on top of your knee to feel the stretch toward the outside of your hip joint. Reverse leg positions & repeat. If it’s too painful then ease off the downward pressure that’s being applied with your hand.

#7. Periodically Lie on Your Stomach When watching TV, reading, using your laptop or playing video games, periodically lie on your stomach. Although this position may be uncomfortable at first, it has tremendous benefits. Notice the alignment of your spine in this position: an exaggerated rearward curve. Over time, this form of stretching & "passive exercise" helps maintain the natural curve in your spine. You can also try the “Cobra Stretch” as shown (picture lower right). Ease into the Cobra…

#8. Neck Exercises Against the Headrest of Your

Car

Restore the natural “S” curve to your neck by exercising the muscles in the back of your neck that help keep your head upright. While sitting in traffic (but NOT while driving), position your head in the neutral position as shown (top picture). Then press the back of your head directly into the headrest 10-15 times as shown (bottom picture), then rest. Your head should only be moving about an inch for each thrust along an imaginary parallel line. The cushion of the headrest provides sufficient tension for the exercise. This movement is very slight, but you should feel a burn in the muscles in the back of your neck. If the car next to you notices what you’re doing, gently look at them & smile. :)

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#9. The “Draw Bridge” Method of Carrying Heavy Objects Most people know to "bend at the knees & not the back" when lifting heavy objects but how are you supposed to carry the object? Instead of hugging it close to your chest & slumping forward as shown (picture lower left), try this method: start by forming your hands into a "C" shape (like a clamp) & position them along the edges of the object while maintaining firm fixed tension in your hands. Don't squeeze your hands; just keep them tense enough to maintain the “C” and control the object. Next, with your hands "clamped" and affixed securely along the edges of the object, slowly relax your arms at the elbow, which causes them to straighten like the cables of a drawbridge. At this time, trust your upper body's natural reaction to lean back slightly as your arms straighten in front you. Your upper body does this in order to counter-balance the weight in front; let it because this reinforces good posture. Then, while leaning back slightly, contract your lower back muscles & walk slowly to carry the load with head tilted up.

#10. Use the BODY-ALINE! The BODY-ALINE is the world's first back strengthening & posture correction exercise machine.

Now, in just minutes a day, 3-4 times per week, you can strengthen your back & realign your spine in 1 easy motion w/out changing clothes or breaking a sweat. Just have a seat, hold onto the grips, lean back & rotate your arms. That's it! The BODY-ALINE stretches & strengthens postural muscles to realign your spine, while providing a therapeutic back massage. The targeted exercise motion is so effective, you’ll literally stand-up taller every time you use it! Poor posture is not only the proven root cause of most back pain; it makes you look tired, frumpy, old, and accelerates the symptoms of: arthritis, osteoporosis, carpal tunnel and chronic fatigue. In short, using the BODY-ALINE for just a few minutes a day is one of the most cost & time effective investments you can make for your overall health. Click on the links below to get started!

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This method assures good upright posture to prevent injury & allows you to carry heavier loads for longer distances w/

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