Comments on: Posture Aid Recommendations

By: Ghaleb Abu arga

Ghaleb Abu arga — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:55:20 +0000

Is the open book exercise to increase the thoracic spine mobility bad for a woman in her sixties who suffers from osteoporosis in the lumbar vertebrae with score( -3.9) ?? , and if so, what are the safe exercises to improve mobility in thoracic spine ?

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:43:42 +0000

In reply to Marian Kuper.

Hi Marian. Thank you for your comments. We cover a number (not all) of these questions in both our page dedicated to posture and our online course.

http://melioguide.com/health-guides/perfect-posture/

https://learn.melioguide.com/30-day-posture

By: Marian Kuper

Marian Kuper — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:24:25 +0000

Hello, Margaret. I’m so impressed with your comprehensive offerings (website, books, videos, newsletter, blog, online courses). Your approach may frustrate some folks who’d prefer quick answers to their questions but it really helps to drive home really important points, like how we all fit into categories based on fitness/activity level and fracture risk (because we need to completely understand our starting points before ever even starting to address our issues), and how the very most basic fundamentals are so important to absorb before we get into things like the exercises. Thanks for doing things this way. My question involves things like standing desks and so-called knee chairs. No need to answer quickly, as I’m just getting started with your program — but I’m wondering about things like how to assess these devices from an ergonomic point of view.

By: JoAnn

JoAnn — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:10:38 +0000

Dear Margaret, Recently I discovered your wonderful site! Thank you! I am 65 years old and suffered 3 compression fractures (T12 L1&3) early 2019 and lost 2 inches in height by 2020! I have been going Tyler (pilates) physical therapy, walking with hiking poles, and doing basic stretches for my stenosis. I started lifting 2 and 3 lb. weights. I am looking for a weighted vest for building my back while walking. Also what is the best vest to use to do laundry (leaning over to take clothes out of washer and put in dryer) and for cooking. My back aches by early afternoon and I getting on a yoga mat or bed to stretch helps. I will explore your site further and I wish you were closer. Can you recommend anyone in La Canada, California 91011?

JoAnn Smith

By: Margaret Martin

Margaret Martin — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 01:36:28 +0000

In reply to Sharon.

Hi Sharon,
I like your “sit up straight” reminder more than I like Kathryn’s yoga belt. A few minutes at a time or when sitting or standing quietly or in meditation would work well. In the article the photos A and D show how the belt impinges in the armpits. This is potentially problematic if you are doing any activities that require your arms to be in front of you. Your brachial plexus (the nerves that provide movement and sensation to your arms and hands are vulnerable to the pressures of the belt. So should you or others decide to use this approach please remove it if you start to feel any numbness, tingling or discomfort in your arms. Thanks for sharing.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 31 May 2017 20:30:52 +0000

There is a way to tie a yoga strap (you need a long one – 10′) around the front shoulders and criss-crossed in the back that gently holds you in the shoulder-retracted posture. I think it’s meant to be worn for a limited amount of hours (i.e., not all day every day) but does really help. See:
https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/kathryn-budigs-perfect-posture-secret-anti-slouch-yoga-strap-trick
http://myfiveminuteyoga.com/303/take-your-shoulders-back-with-a-long-strap/

I have also put a “SIT UP STRAIGHT!” reminder on my computer’s desktop using the Sticky Notes feature of Windows. (Looks just like a yellow sticky note except a computer version.)

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Wed, 31 May 2017 13:08:46 +0000

In reply to Lisa Adkins.

Hi Lisa:

Sorry, we should have been more explicit. Downton Abbey is a British historical period drama that was popular several years ago. It ran for several seasons on Netflix.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downton_Abbey

Maybe it was a product of the times, but most of the characters kept good posture (perhaps the absence of modern day devices like smartphones, computers, etc?). Take a look at the show and notice that none of the actors slouch when they stand or when they sit. Hope that helps.

By: Lisa Adkins

Lisa Adkins — Wed, 31 May 2017 12:55:42 +0000

Can you explain the Downton abbey reference? I don’t watch the show and I wonder if I am missing anything in your explanation.

By: Betty

Betty — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 11:21:07 +0000

I know its a while since you wrote this but I recently learned about the Spinomed IV orthotic in a CEU class and I was wondering if you have experience with it and your thoughts about it.