Best of luck on Thursday, and hopefully you see positive results quickly!
Thank you! I'm hoping it provides enough relief to put off surgery for awhile.
Best of luck on Thursday, and hopefully you see positive results quickly!
DW has one that she uses when going for walks in 'cooler' weather; cooler because she likes to wear a light t-shirt under it and something above it.
She's not stooped, but after working as a software developer, hunched over a 'puter, has a tendency to fall into a slouch. This item basically acts as a reminder to stand up straight, somewhat similar to the finishing schools in the days of yore where girls balanced books on their heads.
(I hardly notice guys, but on the rare occasion I/we see a young girl/woman walking with 'perfect posture' it's very refreshing and quite the motivator.)
Any success stories?
I don't know if this is exactly related to stooping but I've had some neck issues partly as a result of all the computer usage lately. This is a nice pad and phone holder to avoid looking down so much:
Amazon link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GR37JY1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Now I can sit straight at my table with a good chair and maintain my posture while reading on my iPad.
Right as I get up from sitting, my first few steps are stooped. I can change it if I concentrate. Sometimes, I do not realize I am stooped until my DW reminds me.
We need to keep this thread up on top every day because every time I see the title I automatically straighten my spine
Some years ago in an exercise class the instructor guided us to stand up straight, shoulders back, and, for women, "stick out your headlights." I've never forgotten that.
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No, not stupid, stooped.
I've become aware that I've developed a decidedly head forward posture over the years, probably from spending too much time here. I've found a number of YouTube videos with various exercises to strengthen the muscles that pull the head more upright, but have had limited success so far. Any success stories?
Hi travelover, I too have "developed a decidedly head forward posture over the years" as you, most probably from sitting with my head closer to the monitor. Bad habit! But have you tried sleeping without a pillow? I did and I use 2 wash cloths rolled down under my neck. You'll be surprised how easy it is to sleep that way. I used to do that a lot when a young woman, but as an older one decided to use pillows. Then as an OLD woman I started to sleep without pillow again and my back (and my neck a little bit too) feels much better when I get up.
Unfortunately I still have the same computer bad habit of pulling my head toward the monitor, even more now since my sight isn't so good. I guess if it isn't one thing is another... isn't it? lol!
P.S. What does the "D" in front of DW and DH mean? Thanx.
Dear or darling.
What? I thought it meant "damned"Dear or darling.
What? I thought it meant "damned"
Tried this, did nothing for me, waste of money.
An executive coached advised how yoga can help in myriad ways. Started about 4 years ago and continue the exercises today. Balance, core, posture, strength and flexibility all improved. I took a health and nutrition class at university and One of the biggest things to focus on with aging was keeping flexible.