#1 Cause is slouched sitting. The effects can be muscle, joint and nerve conditions. Here is an x-ray of a hunched low back: See how the spine over arches forward. This will put undue pressure on the neck and low back causing those areas to become abnormal also. This can be corrected overtime with Chiropractic…
Read MoreIn part 1, we introduced the causes of sitting posture and 2 simple upper back exercises. Go to our post for the details. Warning: Your body should be free of current injury before performing this exercise to avoid further injury. In part 2, these 2 back stretches will relieve pain and tightness. Dr. Ratkovic walks…
Read MorePoor Posture causes body pain and stress. This can lead to upper back and shoulder weakness. Here are the first 2 videos that allow you to start these exercises: Should Pain Relief Part 1: The Exam Shoulder Pain Relief Part 2: The X-Rays When no pain is present, Chiropractic adjustments (to allow more spinal load…
Read MoreClick Here for the full video: Find out how to set up your proper posture quickly every time. This will help you avoid back and neck pain BEFORE starting any exercise routine. Action: Stand against the wall with your heels, hips, shoulders and head against the wall. Hold the position for 6-10 seconds against the…
Read MoreGo directly to the video here. Poor posture can result in various muscle tightness and weakness. The Broom Stretch will alleviate upper back, shoulder and neck tightness. Make sure there is no pain is these areas before starting this exercise. Action: Stand with good posture. Hold the broom stick as wide as possible and straight…
Read MoreHere is the link to the full video. Physical rehab of your low back has different stages. To avoid injury (or re-injury): start with an removal of any pain in the back or legs, stretch, then you can begin strengthening. After starting with the wall and chair squat (see related articles below), this modified squat…
Read MoreYour sitting and standing posture can be improve with exercises. This video is part 4 of a series that starts with stretching then strengthening your low back and upper back. This will improve your posture and compliment Chiropractic care when there is spinal alignment problems. Here are the 2 exercises: Chair Squat Start with good…
Read MoreWhen strengthen these muscles in our upper back, middle back and back of the shoulders, we improve our postural muscles. Along with a healthy spine curving backward, strengthening these muscles will maintain a relaxed position reducing and resolving muscle pain, neuropathy, joint pain, disc problems, and preventing arthritis. Remember to hold good posture for each…
Read MorePoor Sitting Posture contributes to muscle pain, neuropathy, headaches and arthritis long-term. In this video (part 1 of 4), Dr. Ratkovic explains how to correct sitting posture and demonstrates the Upper Trapezius Stretch and the Corner Stretch for the chest and shoulders. Steps of the Stretches Upper Trap Stretch Start by sitting straight up. To…
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