Addressing all factors that cause forward head Struggle with forward head posture? I bet you tried sitting up straight and pulling your shoulders back. But it didn’t work that well, right? That’s because forward head posture is not caused by laziness or phone use, but by something else: The need to keep the airway open. I’ll explain why forward head posture happens and how to fix the underlying issues. Addressing this posture in the best way possible. Read the blog, watch the video, and listen to the podcast below to learn about it.
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This WRECKS Your Sitting Posture
The TRUE Fix for Sitting We’ve all been there – after a long day of sitting in front of a computer, you stand up and feel a twinge in your lower back. Or you’ve been sitting in perfect posture, but your neck and back are still sore. What if I told you that perfect sitting posture isn’t the key? That you MUST focus on something different. The real thing that’s DESTROYING your sitting. What is that key? Read the blog post, watch the video, and listen below to learn.
Read MoreThe BEST Rib Flare Fixing Exercise
This move fixes it for good! Are you tired of living with a rib flare? Do you want to improve your posture and mobility without undergoing surgery? Look no further, as the solution is here. In this article, we’ll explain why rib flares happen and show you the best exercise to reduce it. Check out the blog, video, and podcast below to learn about it!
Read MoreNeck Pain Stretches DON’T WORK (but this does)
The real reason your neck hurts If your neck ever hurts when… – You exercise – Work on the computer for too long – Taking deep breaths THIS POST is for you! Because the reason why your neck hurts is NOT that you have to stretch it. No. Instead, it could be because of one thing you are doing all throughout the day. The best part? This thing is TOTALLY under your control! What is it? Read the blog and watch the video below to learn about it!
Read MoreUneven Rib Flare – Fix it For Good
Why does my ribcage protrude on one side? If your rib cage appears extra pointy on one side compared to the other, it may NOT be a structural thing. In fact, the way you move (or don’t move) could be CAUSING that rib to appear flared, or protruded. If there is a movement cause, then is there a movement solution to the problem? YES! This post will teach you: – What a rib flare is – Why it’s only present on what side – How you can use breathing and exercise to improve it! Check out the post and video below to learn about it.
Read MoreSplit Squats – Only Feeling the Back Leg (FIX)
Troubleshooting when you don’t feel the front leg working Split squats are an awesome exercise to build the legs, but not if you are ONLY feeling the back leg working. Why is it that the back leg is working so hard? Is there any way to fix this common issue on split squats? YES. In this post, you’ll learn why the back leg often gets overworked on split squats and what you can do about it! Watch the video and read the blog below to learn!
Read MoreWhen Breathing Exercises FAIL | Case Study
If breathing exercises don’t change symptoms, what’s next? Although exercises I teach do WONDERS for symptom relief, you don’t always get the incredible results that people show on social media. Sometimes the results are mild. Sometimes you even FAIL. This case study I’m about to show you is an example of that. Here, you’ll see that I get pretty solid changes on the table, but symptoms are minimally impacted. What do you do then? Watch the video and read the case report below to learn.
Read MoreThe Flat Foot Fix
These movements will help you restore your foot arch If you have a flat foot, you may notice you also present with some of the following things: Feeling “stuck” in an anterior pelvic tilt/deep low back arch Your knees cave in during many movements You experience shin or knee pain (see this meta-analysis) Orthotics unfortunately aren’t working the way you thought they would either. Is there a conservative way to improve foot dynamics? YES! Choosing exercises that help the foot arch rise can be KEY to improving your foot dynamics. And guess what? NONE of them entail picking up marbles or curling your toes. Watch the video and read the post below to learn about it.
Read MoreTight Upper Trap – The Hidden Cause That Stretching Won’t Fix
The real reason your traps are tight The upper trap, the muscle along the sides of your neck, is a common cause of neck pain and tension. Most people try to fix this tension by stretching their necks. But I hate to break it to you… Stretching doesn’t work That’s because the upper trap is NOT tight for the reasons you’d think it was. In this post, I’ll give you the REAL reason the upper trap gets tight, and what you can do about it. Check it out below.
Read MoreIf Lunges Hurt DO These 3 Drills
These moves work FAST Do you have knee pain during lunges? Sometimes the perfect technique isn’t enough. You might need more help. In this article, I’ll show you my favorite exercises for making knees stronger and less painful. Soon you’ll be lunging like a CHAMP! Watch the video and read below to learn more!
Read MoreOverhead Press Pain: The FIX You’re Missing
4 Exercises That Alleviate Shoulder Pain FAST! If you’ve got overhead press pain, you’ve got to try these three fixes to help loosen up your arms and take stress off the shoulders. Overhead pressing can be troublesome because it requires a lot of shoulder mobility to ensure solid technique. Without it, you can expect your low back to arch, your shoulder to ache, and your weights to be small. But good news! I’ve got three movements that will loosen up your shoulders and help you with any pain while overhead pressing. Check out the video and post below to learn about it. Get Lower Rib Cage First, it’s important to place attention on the lower rib cage. If the lower ribs are flared out, then the upper lung will have trouble filling and supporting the shoulder blade. And no shoulder blade stability means no shoulder joint mobility! To cue this rib cage position, I like quadruped on elbows. Quadruped on Elbows Start on elbows and knees, forming a triangle shape with your forearms Exhale slowly and pull the belly up toward the ceiling while tucking the hips Press the palms flat into the ground Push the inner elbow through the ground making sure to stay long from top of the head to tail Take an easy inhale through the nose Exhale slowly, but fully, sighing out through the mouth Pause for 5 seconds before repeating for 5 breaths Mistakes to look out for: Don’t crunch when exhaling. Ribs coming backward
Read MoreCuring Split Squat Knee Pain FAST!
The Split Squat ESSENTIALS You Are Missing You’ve mastered the split squat form, but you’re still getting knee pain during? Did you ever think that maybe your split squat technique is NOT the issue? Maybe you’re focusing on the wrong things. Don’t worry, I’ll show you the right drills to shift your efforts towards. I’m going to give you the 3 drills that will loosen up your hips, strengthen your knees, and reduce knee pain during split squats. And make sure to stick around until the end because I’ve got a little present for you to try afterward.
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