Learn how to get rid of dowager’s hump! Strengthen your core muscles to prevent it from permanently damaging your spine as you age.

Addressing any type of posture issue, neck hump, or forward neck posture will take more than just passive stretching. (If you’ve spent any time on the channel, you’ll know how Dr. B and Coach E feel about passive stretching.)

A dowager’s hump is more than just a vanity issue. It can be painful and cause long-term damage to your spine. Dr. B talks about the fixed versus flexible spinal deformity, and no matter which one you suffer from, there are ways to help.

Dr. B will explain what you can do to prevent a fixed deformity of your spine while promoting good spine health - particularly important for women, as they age. Then she’ll pass off the baton to Coach E who will show 4 exercises to strengthen the muscles in the area. They only take a few minutes to do, and if you build the habit over the next 7 days, you’ll be on your way to perfect posture and a healthy spine.

Plus, he’ll demonstrate a bonus exercise to do every time you pass a mirror or notice you’re slouching at your desk.

IN THIS VIDEO

00:00 - Intro
00:20 - What is a Dowager's Hump and Common Forms
03:00 - General Cervical Alignment Drill
05:30 - Exercise #1: Supine Chin Tuck
06:40 - Exercise #2: T-spine Extension ERE
08:45 - Exercise #3: Active Hands Behind The Head
09:45 - Exercise #4: Wall Neck Side Bend

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED

ROM Coach app (free!):​ https://www.precisionmovement.coach/r... - our beautiful mobile app to improve your mobility and help you achieve movement longevity, includes the Daily Movement Tuneup and gives you 3 new exercises that will activate every muscle and mobilize every joint in your body every 1-2 weeks (only 3-5 mins/day!)

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Spine Control: https://www.precisionmovement.coach/s... - a science-based 3-phase course that will help you restore proper spine function, so it's resilient and resistant to injury

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