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The problem of forward head posture - Make it stand out The forward head posture on the right shows the ear is anterior to the shoulder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1eda3bba-515b-4a7c-a401-26ffd740e356/ForwardHead_1.jpg BLOG - The problem of forward head posture - Make it stand out Common neck muscles that get tight with a forward head posture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/317bc78b-6cb3-4376-8f5a-34c515aaa7ac/spinalcurves.png BLOG - The problem of forward head posture - Make it stand out The cervical spine is in a lordosis similar to the lumbar spine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/a17fae7e-728a-4d2a-8ddf-71c66aafcd5b/Prevertebral_neck_muscles.png BLOG - The problem of forward head posture - Make it stand out Deep neck flexor muscles in the anterior part of the neck — the longus colli are the prime movers for cervical retraction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/214ab3f6-b3c6-40c4-aebf-8a831ab49e65/cervicalspine.png BLOG - The problem of forward head posture - Make it stand out LEFT: shows an upright neck with equal spaces between vertebrae. RIGHT: forward head causes decrease in the spaces on the posterior side of the vertebrae https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/242a72d2-ead5-4b52-b7a0-f88aa660976b/cervretractext.jpg BLOG - The problem of forward head posture - Make it stand out Cervical retraction, then cervical extension https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/d2640b81-43f8-4a71-987c-bc8735417f26/thoracicfoam.jpg BLOG - The problem of forward head posture - Make it stand out Thoracic mobility using foam roller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/cccedaf9-bfd7-454d-97e7-0439024046d1/DNSsup3mo.jpg BLOG - The problem of forward head posture - Make it stand out DNS Supine 3-month position https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/ccc6abe7-2802-4743-aa2d-b62f64868397/Quadrupedrock.jpg BLOG - The problem of forward head posture - Make it stand out Quadruped neutral and rocking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/671b6ed5-618e-4fd3-80ad-cbcd0c3fec7a/DNSprone3mo.jpg BLOG - The problem of forward head posture - Make it stand out DNS Prone 3-month position https://centralptla.com/blog/commonflexedpositions monthly 0.5 2025-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1758318782308-Z1H7SRTAHABEE9JGYCWM/unsplash-image-kO_aq67TmBc.jpg BLOG - Two common flexed positions to avoid - Make it stand out First common position to avoid: sitting on low, soft, deep couches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/d289002a-0be6-428e-8968-da77f302efc2/unsplash-image-6Dy7QeDZTNQ.jpg BLOG - Two common flexed positions to avoid - Make it stand out Second common position to avoid: lying down with the head propped up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/ea9157f0-6338-4547-ac9f-5adf774baf2d/unsplash-image-pJp0SfY2A8U.jpg BLOG - Two common flexed positions to avoid - Make it stand out This person is bending over into flexion but showing a non-uniform spinal curve (more curved at the mid back and less curved in the low back). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1759014412346-7WMSXF7M8I22L8898SBV/unsplash-image-kEpJ5ghV-yY.jpg BLOG - Two common flexed positions to avoid - Make it stand out This person is bending over into flexion and shows a uniform spinal curve (equal curve throughout), which is a sign of a joint-centrated movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/7cb025d3-24e5-41d6-a717-2461a082b71a/centration.jpg BLOG - Two common flexed positions to avoid - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://centralptla.com/blog/what-are-trigger-points monthly 0.5 2024-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/f6d06e33-6d50-4721-81bf-78c5233ff700/triggerpoint.png BLOG - What exactly are “trigger points”? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/d095dbf1-3c73-4be6-b010-f5eb9e5310a0/knot-rope.jpeg BLOG - What exactly are “trigger points”? - Make it stand out Knot in rope analogy to trigger points: the knot has to be manually released https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/df41bb84-246d-4510-83a7-4d5775bd0135/infraspinatus-2-trp.png BLOG - What exactly are “trigger points”? - Make it stand out The infraspinatus trigger point that radiates pain to shoulder and down the arm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/63b0c312-9cf4-4422-a235-82d660f68a33/Sternocleidomastoid-trp.jpg BLOG - What exactly are “trigger points”? - Make it stand out Sternocleidomastoid trigger points radiating pain to the face and head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/85650d30-0ce1-42bf-ac97-e45d8e3ab2e3/vastuslateralis-trp.png BLOG - What exactly are “trigger points”? - Make it stand out Trigger points in vastus lateralis muscle that appears like “IT-band pain” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/a3716df0-2075-43ae-b767-945ba877912e/NS_087.jpg BLOG - What exactly are “trigger points”? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://centralptla.com/blog/thoracic-mobility-using-foam-roll-video monthly 0.5 2024-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/4b2166d7-fbac-40e4-8879-3f78efd4ee38/thoracic-spine.jpg BLOG - Thoracic Mobility and Self Exercises to Improve It [video] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/5cd77fae-1c41-4081-b32f-7200d80b4b5f/PXL_20230421_235942884.MP.jpg BLOG - Thoracic Mobility and Self Exercises to Improve It [video] - Make it stand out Thoracic/Pec Mobility (Open Book 1st variation) - start position https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/9997f78f-03dd-4ec0-896f-586144f42f56/PXL_20230421_235959793.jpg BLOG - Thoracic Mobility and Self Exercises to Improve It [video] - Make it stand out Thoracic/Pec Mobility (Open Book 1st variation) - end position https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/53aab9be-e819-4515-95cc-784ae2b69066/IMG_0065.jpg BLOG - Thoracic Mobility and Self Exercises to Improve It [video] - Make it stand out Thoracic/Pec Mobility (Open Book 2nd variation) - start position https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/c65963b3-09df-421d-9af6-af4fa141eedb/IMG_0066.jpg BLOG - Thoracic Mobility and Self Exercises to Improve It [video] - Make it stand out Thoracic/Pec Mobility (Open Book 2nd variation) - end position https://centralptla.com/blog/flexion-spine-effects monthly 0.5 2024-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/e6233c66-f905-4d5d-a360-806f812a5a73/spinal-movement.gif BLOG - The daily toll of flexion on our spines - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1715268841080-LLQAW6R965V4VJ2UYX2K/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - The daily toll of flexion on our spines - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1715268939932-LCGIILDYKYO6VLWJSSR5/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - The daily toll of flexion on our spines - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/47117dfb-678a-481e-9c47-b6395c07dcf3/disc.jpg BLOG - The daily toll of flexion on our spines - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/e05e1f67-f78d-4ee8-9d76-8920bda9b08e/IMG_0160.jpeg BLOG - The daily toll of flexion on our spines - Make it stand out Prone press-up onto hands, (exhale at the top and let low back sag down lower, do this last 3 repetitions of each set). If this is not possible, try it with a pillow under your pelvis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/c7c95e08-ef2d-4219-a9f5-11c3277e4b49/IMG_0161.jpeg BLOG - The daily toll of flexion on our spines - Make it stand out Prone on elbows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1a9cb046-b24c-4ba6-be73-5636f80de99f/IMG_0163.jpeg BLOG - The daily toll of flexion on our spines - Make it stand out Standing extension (hands on waist) - fingers pointing backwards, thumb in front; bend back as far as you can. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/ea5fbace-94b7-458c-9621-f54802f9fb50/IMG_0170.jpeg BLOG - The daily toll of flexion on our spines - Make it stand out Standing extension (hands on wall) https://centralptla.com/blog/dns monthly 0.5 2024-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1625186474198-MJPDBNE9O5XIZEG3TIM7/DNS.png BLOG - What is Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1644256690079-5NPQH125606J2Q3S9MAC/dns2.png BLOG - What is Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)? - Make it stand out Trunk stabilization requires proper breathing and IAP regulation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1625703108100-YI1JCLUSFL1J93DCXIJV/dns6.jpg BLOG - What is Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)? - Make it stand out The development of a baby in the 1st year of life is “automatic” controlled by the brain (or CNS) https://centralptla.com/blog/open-scissors-posture monthly 0.5 2024-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1628401646196-U1U92I5DTXQX8YW49676/rib-flare.jpg BLOG - “Open Scissors” Posture - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1629153423966-D1UV2TZHVOYBCZ2GA4ZK/open-scissor.png BLOG - “Open Scissors” Posture - Make it stand out “Neutral” position of trunk (on left) vs open scissors posture (on right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1628399097269-V7WSPYXBQ0GH1LRND5AN/Core-Cylinder-1-1.jpg BLOG - “Open Scissors” Posture - Make it stand out The top circle (diaphragm) should be parallel with the bottom circle (pelvic floor muscles) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/c8a6bdb7-959b-47a5-b59b-3ea5a6c73744/PXL_20230421_231411232.jpg BLOG - “Open Scissors” Posture - Make it stand out Hip Flexor Stretch 1/2 Kneeling While kneeling down on one knee, make sure pelvis is level, tuck tailbone underneath you as to not arch your low back. Squeeze your gluts (clench). Feel the stretch in front of your hip/thigh. If you want to feel more of a stretch, bring trunk forward while maintaining tuck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/fc09bcfb-b4e1-46a4-b1d1-23f29e19d2e6/PXL_20230512_001446670.jpg BLOG - “Open Scissors” Posture - Make it stand out Quad stretch 1/2 prone Lie on stomach and both forearms. Hang one leg off side of table with foot touching floor and knees bent. Reach back with hand and pull foot toward gluts. The arm reaching back should be on the same side as the foot you grab. The stretch should be felt in the quads. To feel more of a stretch, bring the foot on the floor forward more and/or come up onto hand (instead of forearm). Hold for 30 sec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1bc1179b-9836-4be3-9749-11a2cfbaba57/PXL_20230421_230235000.jpg BLOG - “Open Scissors” Posture - Make it stand out DNS Supine 3-month position Lying on back with feet up on ball or chair, hips and knees should be at 90 degrees. Knees are a little wider than the hips and shins are angled inwards. Head is supported. Place your fingers in groin area (2 inches in from pelvic bone ASIS). Now initiate breath into this groin area, breathing in thru nose (this area should rise before the chest rises). As you exhale, press outwards into your fingers as to maintain the pressure. Try to keep upper abdominal muscles relaxed. Upper gluts should stay in contact with surface. Repeat this with each breath. https://centralptla.com/blog/upper-back-stiffness monthly 0.5 2025-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/28df1c1b-ea4f-425e-8cad-3f122736f46b/flexed-sitting-posture.jpg BLOG - Upper back stiffness and its effects - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/a68b1ead-8ebd-4c8d-9850-99fba4c11c9a/spine.jpg BLOG - Upper back stiffness and its effects - Make it stand out The thoracic region has a tendency to be stiff, while lumbar and lower cervical has tendency to move too much https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/6308c7df-ac63-4b27-a36a-1213b5b5f8c3/cervical-muscles.jpg BLOG - Upper back stiffness and its effects - Make it stand out Many muscle in the cervical area connect to the thoracic region (upper back) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/e6233c66-f905-4d5d-a360-806f812a5a73/spinal-movement.gif BLOG - 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The Neutral Shoulder Blade and Its Importance - Make it stand out The right shoulder blade is “winging” with the inner border coming outwards which is not a neutral position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/24819488-ef21-470f-883b-b08dc906b37b/scapularpositionposture.jpg BLOG - The Neutral Shoulder Blade and Its Importance - Make it stand out Squeezing the shoulder blades together is not considered neutral. https://centralptla.com/blog/rootcauseofpain monthly 0.5 2024-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/189c252e-ed37-4827-be8f-a2e6a8ab1cf8/pain.jpg BLOG - Pain may be a symptom and not root cause of problem - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/622e51ce-bc40-4777-b8c8-1563ab72ccaf/jointcongruent.jpg BLOG - Pain may be a symptom and not root cause of problem - Make it stand out (A) joint outside of “neutral” or “centrated” position (B) joint in centrated position https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/86f3d02c-7938-429b-ad95-91fd5b141388/Screen-Shot-2019-05-20-at-8.57.37-PM-768x502.png BLOG - 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Why does pain keep coming back? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://centralptla.com/blog/things-to-look-for-pt monthly 0.5 2024-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1631744464408-JLOXRO6OCL1V9I72FGTZ/PT.jpg BLOG - Important Things to Look For When Receiving PT - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1631744572951-B00WJK7CRL00L3CPXD8R/PT2.jpg BLOG - Important Things to Look For When Receiving PT - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://centralptla.com/blog/flatfeet monthly 0.5 2024-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1631206626591-T112OWS970HMCI6LTFAK/flat-feet.jpg BLOG - The Effects of Having Flat Feet - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcc5681070520f58b6f7a/1631207877876-S5JHD1653E2MWPOURLLC/flat-feet-test.jpg BLOG - 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