Powerful posture isn’t just an aesthetic ideal
Back in the old days, people used to obsess about posture (see this video on posture from the 50s for an example). These days we tend to think of posture as just something uptight people think about for the sake of aesthetics. Well guess what — it isn’t just about being uptight or overly aesthetically
Gretchen Reynolds is wrong about stretching
If you’re a radio listener, you may have heard this story from NY Times health writer Gretchen Reynolds. In this interview, she talks about two major points: sitting is bad for you and stretching is pointless and/or bad for you. So let’s talk about the two main points, see just how wrong her advice is
Posture is a window into your golf swing
I don’t golf, but I do know something about sports that require you to twist and turn (I play hockey, after all). And I’ve been saying for a while that muscle balance matters, no matter what activity is your life’s love. For you golfers, here’s an article that really drives the point home on posture
Why is posture important?
Posture isn’t just an aesthetic concern. Yes, people do judge you based on the way you stand and hold yourself, but that isn’t the only reason it’s important. It’s also important because it shows you how your muscles are working. When muscles in the front of your body are too tight and short, you slump
Know someone taking Bi Yan Pian?
This is a quick public service announcement unrelated to posture… If you or someone you know is taking Bi Yan Pian, please read this bulletin from Health Canada about excessive amounts of mercury in the pills. I found out first-hand about the side effects, and they weren’t pretty!
A simple technique to help when you’re frustrated with your progress
Getting out of pain can take time. You might feel frustrated at times. When those times hit, it’s important to mentally rewind and take an inventory on your body and your abilities. With that in mind, one mental technique I use for myself and with clients is one that I’m sure has a fancy name
More balance despite “old age”
I often work with people who have issues with their balance. I think in generations past, this was a problem that seemed mostly relegated to people 50 and above (give or take a few years). And so lots of people would say it was an issue with age. These days, it doesn’t seem that way
Weekend warrior? Why acetaminophen might not be a great idea.
A lot of people have their favorite pain killers. But if you like being able to breathe well, you might want to take a quick look in your medicine cabinet and see if any of your favorite pain killers happens to be acetaminophen.
Find out why acetaminophen’s side effects might make you gasp.
What’s your favorite exercise?
Every week, we witness a lot of amazing successes at Upright Health. We see people beat their pain and regain control of their lives, but sometimes people don’t believe us when we tell them about it! So we’re asking our clients: what is your favorite exercise and what does it do for you? Post your
Is your brain ready for 2012?
Did stress take its toll on you in 2011? Did it scatter your brain or sit on your shoulders? Does stress always go straight to your back and shoulders no matter how often you do your postural exercises? If you’d like to learn to how to control stress on a daily basis with simple, practical,
