The Experts’ Expert gives recognition to the most upstanding Certified Posture Experts who lead by example. These are Experts that are going above and beyond to become the best Posture Expert for their communities. They are providing their patients with a vital service by helping guide them to better postural health. They are contributing to…
Archives for October 2015
Improve Your Workstation, Increase Your Productivity
Improve Your Workstation, Increase Your Productivity The American Medical Association has deemed the current American seated working situation as bad for personal health. They have shown that sitting for such extended periods of time can cause health issues from obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, to even cancer. Those who sit most of the day increase…
Is Your Posture Killing You?
Is Your Posture Killing You? In this study by Dado et al we are looking at the connection between posture and early mortality. The study evaluated 1,353 elderly participants. By evaluating the participant’s kyphosis or curve of the upper part of the back, the thoracic spine, and the researchers were able to correlate an increase…
Chronic Migraines: Your headaches are being caused by your posture
Chronic Migraines: Your headaches are being caused by your posture According to the National Headache Foundation more than 37 million Americans ages 15 to 55 suffer from migraines, many of which have never even been diagnosed or often misdiagnosed as something as simple as a sinus headache or tension headache. This particular type of chronic…
No Pain No Gain… Not Necessarily
No Pain No Gain… Not Necessarily You have done it! You have made the commitment to be healthier and stronger and have engaged in a regular workout routine. Step one is done! Pat yourself on the back, tighten your tennis shoes, and get ready for the optimal fitness results you have always desired! Whether you…
Hidden Blockages to Improve Your Posture
Blockages to Improve Your Posture Identify them to overcome them! We all know that having proper posture is a key component to obtaining an optimal level of health and wellness. However, have you ever found it difficult to keep your back straight for an extended period of time? Or do you find yourself slouching with…
Bad Posture: major cause for falls in the elderly
Bad Posture: major cause for falls in the elderly The leading cause of death in the elderly population according to the Center for Disease Control is falling. Nearly one out of three elderly adults falls every year, with more than 2.3 million nonfatal fall injuries occurring each year. More than 662,000 of these elderly adults…
Health Starts from the Right Curves
Health Starts from the Right Curves How the curvature of your spine affects your health Having proper posture is very important for many reasons. Beyond the cosmetic benefits of proper posture such as looking thinner and more confident in your appearance, your posture also affects how you look, move, and feel on a daily basis….
Entrepreneurs: Improve your posture, Improve your Success
Entrepreneurs: Improve your posture, Improve your Success More than 13% of entrepreneurs in a startup lose a minimum of 6 hours a week in productivity due to common postural distortion patterns. Most common symptoms interfering with success were headaches, back pain, and loss of concentration. Lost productive time from common pain conditions among active workers…
Diabetes: How Your Sitting Posture May Be Causing It
Diabetes: How Your Sitting Posture May Be Causing It More than 10% of the entire US population has diabetes, with more than 20,000 kids being diagnosed every year. The American Diabetes Associations says that 79 million adults have prediabetes with only 7% of them aware that they have it. This is one of the most…