Dooley Noted: 3/4/2016
As our smartphones start to rule our lives, our spines are quickly becoming degenerated in an overly flexed position.
We can stop this inevitable spinal degeneration by regressing our positions. We can even build spinal stability with these quick changes!
In all of these positions, think of four cues:
1. Neck long (in back)
2. Chin tucked
3. Chest wide
4. Ribs down (in front)
If you maintain these cues, you will approach spinal neutral and avoid excessive compressive forces that can damage the spine.
If you can get into the position, try this supine 90-90 position, with only the heels touching your chair.
As you build more spinal stability in regressed positions, you can try seated kneeling and half kneeling positions, maintaining the four crucial cues.
Then, progress to maintaining the four cues in standing position.
If you gets tired with the four cues while standing, regress to a kneeling or supine position.
Your spine sets up the stability for the rest of the body.
Your shoulders, hips, knees, feet and every other joint will be able to move on a more stable platform.
Earn back your spinal stability and prevent joint damage with these cues.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley