PERFECT Posture in 100 Seconds | Best Posture Exercise

Dr. Jon Saunders7 minutes read

The text discusses common postural patterns caused by lazy posture and provides exercises like the cat cow movement and Titanic Posture exercise to correct them with the aim of improving spinal health and posture. It emphasizes the importance of proper warm-up, equipment like yoga blocks, and consistent practice to address and prevent spinal issues.

Insights

  • Lazy posture from prolonged sitting can lead to a zigzag spinal pattern, causing postural issues.
  • The Titanic Posture exercise, involving thoracic spine support and specific movements, aims to correct various postural patterns effectively.

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Recent questions

  • What is the most common postural pattern?

    Zigzag pattern caused by lazy sitting posture.

  • How can I warm up my spine before exercise?

    Perform the cat cow movement for gentle flexion and extension.

  • What is the Titanic Posture exercise?

    Exercise requiring a yoga block in the thoracic spine.

  • How do I perform the Titanic Posture exercise?

    Rotate pelvis, squeeze shoulders back, extend head for 10-second holds.

  • How can I enhance the effectiveness of the exercise?

    Use a pillow for lower back support when sitting to prevent slouching.

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Correcting Postural Patterns with Titanic Posture Exercise

  • The most common postural pattern is a zigzag one, caused by sitting with lazy posture, leading to spinal issues.
  • To warm up the spine before the main exercise, perform the cat cow movement, focusing on gentle flexion and extension.
  • The main exercise, the Titanic Posture exercise, requires a yoga block or similar item placed in the thoracic spine.
  • In the Titanic Posture exercise, rotate the pelvis, squeeze shoulders back against the wall, and slightly extend the head for 10-second holds.
  • The exercise consists of 10 sets of 10 seconds each, aiming to correct multiple postural patterns simultaneously.
  • To enhance the effectiveness of the exercise and maintain good posture, use a pillow for lower back support when sitting to prevent slouching.
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