Posture

We spend a lot of time sitting; at the desk, the computer, in front of the tv, in the car….

If we have bad posture while sitting, back pain and stiffness can result.

This little video, talks about the 3 primary curves of the spine. Having good lumbar support is really the most important.

• Lumbar curve – low back
• Thoracic – mid back
• cervical -the neck

About 2 years ago, an acupuncturist friend of mine hooked me up with a Lumbar Support Cushion for my van. Now wherever I drive, I have that lumbar support, helping my lower back maintain a healthy curve. I have much less discomfort now while driving. My sciatica especially used to really bother me on long trips. Now that’s part of the past, I can drive without discomfort and having to stop and stretch out every half hour or so.

Swiss ball rollout

There is a whole world of exercises that can be done on a swiss ball, that are not available otherwise.

This particular move is great for strengthening your core. It’s a bit of an intermediate to advanced movement.

Proper starting position is critical. Listen carefully to the instructions in this video to get the proper form.

Back pain issues are often caused or aggravated by poor core abdominal tone. This exercise can be part of a good back care program.

Anyone looking to improve their posture would also likely benefit from this exercise. Once again, poor posture and back pain issues, often go hand in hand.

Check out - Improve Your Posture with Yoga – Part 2 video here.