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Archives for November 2015
Research shows Forward Head Posture and cervical position are the cause of TMJ issues
Research shows Forward Head Posture and cervical position are the cause of TMJ issues As research continues to expand one topic is becoming certainly clearer: there is a statistically significant relationship between head posture, Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD), upper airway obstruction, and isometric endurance of the upper cervical flexor musculature. Forward head posture has been demonstrated…
Soldiers: Serving your country is killing your back
Soldiers: Serving your country is killing your back Soldiers serving their country in places such as Iraq and Afghanistan routinely carry between 50 and 100 pounds of gear such as body armor, weapons, flack vests, rucksacks, and ammo. This weight is directly affecting their spine and increasing spine related problems for military men and women. …
Your D.R.E.A.M. Life in 5 Easy Steps
Your D.R.E.A.M. Life in 5 Easy Steps As human beings our greatest asset that we possess is our health. Healthy minds and bodies ignite our unique potential to live our sole purpose and to flourish. Through healthful living arise increased self-confidence, productivity, and a higher level of vibrancy from the inside out. Everything you do…
Women: The Foundation of a Healthy Family
Women: The Foundation of a Healthy Family Women are the foundation of a healthy household as they commonly make decisions on behalf of the health of their family. However, because women are naturally nurturing individuals, it is common that the mother of the family will put the health needs of her husband and children in…
The Experts’ Expert Dr. Jan Teitelbaum DC, CPE
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…
Sleep Apnea: Your posture may be strangling you while you sleep
Sleep Apnea: Your posture may be strangling you while you sleep According to the CDC an estimated 50-70 million US adults have sleep disorder. This ranges from snoring to the most common problem being Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA is actually caused by a blockage of the airway in the throat that closes, cutting off…
Run with incorrect posture and you will run no more
Run with incorrect posture and you will run no more According to “Runners World” last year there were more than 54 million Americans who ran at least once, and more than 29 million people who ran for more than 50 days during the year. U.S. running participation has grown more than 70% in the last…
Postural Correction: Are posture exercises enough?
Postural Correction: Are posture exercises enough? As a postural specialist one of the most common questions that I am asked by patients when they have a postural problem is “Can I do exercises for that?” The answer is almost always YES, but that exercises are not enough to CORRECT the underlying cause of their problem….
What Every Parent Should Know About Scoliosis
What Every Parent Should Know About Scoliosis Every parent should know that it is essential to have the spine of your child examined by a postural specialist for early indications of scoliosis. Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that often causes stiffness and pain. The curvature of the spine associated with scoliosis resembles…