Bottom Line:Posture can either work for or against us.Take it from the leading posture correction specialist in Apple Valley, MN. Each day we’re learning more and more about new health conditions associated with prolonged sitting, ill-positioned technology, and even furniture that may have been repurposed to suit the frantic requirements levied at the start of…
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Bottom Line:Spending more time on the couch, at your computer, and on your mobile devices has probably led you to visit Google to search for ways to start improving your posture a time or two. Those searches have probably also left you wondering… what exactly is posture? Well, posture is the position that your body…
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Bottom Line:“Sit up straight and stop slouching!”We’ve all heard (or said) it a million times in the name of having perfect posture. You’ve likely heard this since childhood, and for good reason. Poor posture as a kid can create health challenges later in life. Rounded shoulders (scapular protrusion), swayback (lumbar hyperlordosis) and a hunched upper…
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Bottom Line: Whether you are just driving to work or taking a big family vacation, an unexpected car accident can cause painful injuries that impact you for months and years to come. The weight of your vehicle combined with motion and speed can create a tremendous amount of force. Even low-speed collisions can generate enough…
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Bottom Line:Your spine is a long chain of bones, discs, muscles, and ligaments that extend from your skull down to your tailbone. The cervical spine (your neck) is designed to support your head and protect the nerves that go out to your face, shoulders, and arms. Postural changes, arthritis, and sudden injuries are a few…
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Bottom Line:Whiplash is the term used to describe the injuries that occur as a direct result of a forceful, uncontrolled, and rapid back and forth motion of the neck. These injuries can occur during sports, slip and fall, or auto accidents. Most of us have heard of this type of injury. Most of us know…
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Bottom Line:Training, preparing, and competing are all part of what makes sports so much fun. Wait – what about rest and recovery? Afterall, the majority of motions commonly seen in many popular sports can place a tremendous amount of stress on your neck and back. And while our bodies are incredibly strong and resilient, rest…
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Bottom Line:Not everyone spends their entire week preparing to “play on Sunday.” Our “big game” for the week is more likely to take place in a conference room or on a Zoom call than in a stadium. Yes, most of us are probably not going to start our professional lives playing in the NFL –…
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