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Understanding and Tackling the Health Impacts of Severe Thoracic Kyphosis

Understanding and Tackling the Health Impacts of Severe Thoracic Kyphosis

With an increasing number of people spending countless hours hunched over their devices or at their desks, the prevalence of thoracic kyphosis - excessive curvature of the upper spine - is on the rise. This condition is far from harmless, bearing significant impacts on not only physical health but also mental wellbeing and respiratory function. Impaired balance, decreased walking speed, depression, and even respiratory complications are just some of the associated health concerns. To address this issue, individuals must prioritize maintaining correct posture and integrating exercises that strengthen back muscles. Remember, in the battle against thoracic kyphosis, proactive measures today could prevent more serious health concerns tomorrow.

Correcting Rounded Shoulders with Postural Devices

Correcting Rounded Shoulders with Postural Devices

Rounded shoulders are a common postural issue caused by prolonged sitting and poor posture habits. If left untreated, rounded shoulders can lead to neck pain, headaches, and even breathing difficulties. Fortunately, there are postural devices that can help correct this issue and improve your overall posture.

Low Back Pain Compression & How to Ease it

Low Back Pain Compression & How to Ease it

Low back pain is the most common mechanical type of pain in all of North America. Low back pain symptoms usually cause stiffness, aches, and generalized fatigue, but there are many different reasons why you can get these symptoms.

Wry Neck - What it is & how to fix it.

Wry Neck - What it is & how to fix it.

Nothing is worse than starting your day is a pain in the neck. Even worse sometimes can lock up and leave you with a very limited range of motion.

Sometimes this happens while you sleep and you wake up like this. Other times you just move your head and something lets go in your neck and you instantly feel the pain and stiffness.

Better Seated Posture - Do This One Thing

Better Seated Posture - Do This One Thing

Low back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, headaches, muscle strain, spasms, and more are all the consequence of bad posture. Bad posture isn’t the main problem, it’s a bi-product of sitting for long hours each day.

Are You a "Self Crack" Addict?

Are You a "Self Crack" Addict?

During my undergrad at Wilfrid Laurier, I would study in the quiet floor of the library.  It was dead quiet up there even though there were hundreds of students cramming for midterms and finals.

The only sounds I would hear was someone opening a drink, clearing their throat and cracking their own necks and back.