Hunchback Posture Correction: AVOID these exercises!!

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Hunchback Posture Correction: AVOID these exercises!!

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There are so many posture correction exercises, but not all posture exercises are beneficial. Some are even harmful to your body. By the end of this video, you will learn which exercises you should avoid. If you haven’t watched my other videos on hunchback posture, be sure to watch them. I have the links below.
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@nancybruneau8925 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! I've had a PT give me those 3 exercises to improve my posture: Chin tuck, Chest out the & activate the Core....the 3 C's I called it. It actually increased my energy while biking. But what you said made sense so I began adapting your suggestions and found that if I just focused on lengthening my spine upward my chin came into a slight tuck while my head aligned. My chest also moved forward without squeezing the shoulder blades back. At the same time I thought about my lower spine lengthening downward which automatically engaged the core. This seems to be a better way of retraining myself into a more healthy movement pattern. Thanks!

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

wow, nice job! it usually takes some time for most people to get this kinesthetically. You seem to be a kinesthetic learner!

@melissaweigh4508 2 жыл бұрын

@@evermoreart as

@boydsargeant7496 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, very interesting. So, I do yoga once a week, which has a small amount of abs exercises which lasts about 3 minutes, and sometimes we add to this 3 minutes of planks. Are you suggesting now to do any abs exercises, or this small weekly amount is ok?

@jmc8076 11 ай бұрын

@@boydsargeant7496 @7:59 rewatch this part and his explanation.

@kathygreen9383 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much for this brilliant explanation! I had been trying to solve my hunching for years to no avail. And after watching this, I found I was sitting up straight so easily. Amazing! I hope eventually I won't have to think about it and it will become my normal posture.

@christopherholvenstot9624 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Taro. I just discovered you today, am binge-watching your vids, and am feeling love and gratitude for your methodology, expertise, generosity, enthusiasm, humility, sincerity, etc. ❤️

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind and warm comment!!

@nancylapointe556 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such pertinent information in this age of hunching … I used to teach the chin tuck in yoga class - but switched to saying to lift your heart center instead, which seems to lift the torso more efficiently, lifts the rib cage and also then takes the head back to ears over shoulders … now I have a better explanation of what we are trying to do with the whole spine - and will mention the hip rotation as well - I also don’t teach the shoulder squeeze anymore because people were taking just their shoulders back and not really seeming to feel what else was going on - although I find the shoulder blade squeeze does help with my hand/finger numbness - guess it opens up whatever is happening … who knows - I am in a 74yo body and everything happens these days! Anyway, thank you so much for this explanation - you did a great job - I just discovered you and look forward to watching more. Happy thoughts & chuckles, Nancy

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for taking the time to write the comment. Welcome to my channel!

@happyday868 2 жыл бұрын

In my vertebrate class, I learned to lift my rib cage or slump the rib cage before bringing the shoulder blades to the back or front. And in acupressure class, the area along the spine from the neck to the end of the scapula is the golden bridge where everything is resolved from lungs to heart to hands, fingers, digestion....apply pressure into the grooves or whenever you feel pain. You can do it with a ball in a sock. To soften your knuckles, apply rotational pressure along the crease line opposite to the elbow, about 1/2 inch below that crease line. Wherever it hurts do 7 times. See how your fingers feel. I do acupressure before I do my qi gong. Everything moves better because you already removed a lot of blockages. We focus in the lengthening and compression of each part of the spine. We pull up the neck, the spinal cord before we move the direction of the head. The same for the hips....

@MtMomDesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, gosh. I’ve been told to do all these things! Both by orthopedist (for sub-acromial bursitis) and by a Pilates instructor (to counteract slump from knitting and computer). I’ve watched several of your other videos and enjoy the movements. I hope to increase my ability to incorporate your principles into my daily movement. Thanks for posting!

@swethakalluri2205 2 жыл бұрын

Makes a lot of sense. I always felt worse after the shoulder and chin tuck. You are really helpful and knowledgeable.

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@laurielawson8711 3 жыл бұрын

Such a relief to hear you point to these 3 not making sense and showing why. Now, that makes sense! Spine says yea. Thank you!

@markg811 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear and concise. I am glad to see the straightforward approaches for gradual and natural change instead of forcing with overexertion. I wish I found this channel earlier!

@kellseewellsee4910 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have been working as a dental hygienist for 20 years and was also given these excercises to strengthen underactive muscles which helped me to a degree but discovered that I was sitting almost all day in an anterior tilt with a little shift and lift on my right side .. so I began to make adjustments in the anterior tilt and voila! I am sitting taller and weight distributes across the buttocks more evenly. It is still a work in progress due to habit. Thank you for your demonstrations and explanations.

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job! sounds like you are taking the time to pay attention to your body and movements. If you dont know your own movement and postural habits, its very difficult to change them, isnt it?

@kellydunnigan7712 3 жыл бұрын

I have been trying to do those exercises since I had physical therapy a while back and they were recommended. I have never been comfortable with those movements. I plan to look at more of your videos.

@anng.r.687 3 жыл бұрын

My P.T. has been having me work on those 3 exact exercises for the last year. So frustrating. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

Its not that those exercises are harmful but not functional for retraining posture. Squeezing shoulder blades to strengthen scapular retractors has nothing to do with efficient upright posture. Many have been so well trained to do this movement that they unconsciously hold shoulders back, which contribute to unnecessary tension between shoulder blades. This is why so many are searching for ways to release muscle knot around that area. By the way, I just posted that video!

@audio6141 3 жыл бұрын

Done all of these. Just came across your channel & watched a few of your videos one after another... EUREKA! You are a most excellent teacher. Thankyou very much 🌟

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@chrispienmancino6147 2 жыл бұрын

いつもありがとうございます！この情報で自分の症状と痛みがかなりなくなってる気がします！大変ありがたいです！感謝してます！

@madelinesouza8585 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for offering your knowledge for free. you are a gift to many!

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@tedsanders7070 2 жыл бұрын

I am a subscriber and every time I watch your videos I am learning very useful information. I have ordered one of Moshe Feldenkrais’s core books and an illustrated methodology book. I thank you I found this wonderful man and this practice through your videos. I look forward to continuing on with the books and the availability of yourself and others to a more healthy life of natural and enjoyable movement and rest .

@tanziedust33 3 жыл бұрын

These exercises are required, they aren't bad. But should be done keeping this in mind. Good work 👍

@cutiepoodle 3 жыл бұрын

thinking about the pelvis versus thinking about the head was instant magic for me, I could feel the gentle sway adjustment as my spine floated and settled on itself in a better alignment with no effort other than to think about my pelvis on the seat cushion, WOW! thank you!

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad this was helpful for you. Good posture should be efficient posture therefore requires very little effort. In my opinion if you have to make a lot of effort to achieve good posture, that is not good posture.

@pippamellon8678 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly explained

@guilhermejf8642 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson! I've been learning more about the body in the last few days in your channel than in the past few years! Thanks a lot!

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful!!

@gstlynx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tarosama.

@alexinawempren2658 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! It makes much more sense!

@LadySorrowfree 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I saw this. A PT recently gave me 2 of the 3 (shoulder squeezes and chin tucks) along with a lengthy regimen of other exercises, but while the strengthening did help me to straighten up somewhat, it never made it feel natural to BE straight. This is a completely different way of approaching the matter. I will watch more videos and try it.

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

for so long i felt very awkward and unnatural with many corrective exercises, then I started practicing Feldenkrais Method and understand now how our bodies really move. and i feel much more comfortable and natural with my movement

@spiritflower6640 3 жыл бұрын

@@TaroIwamoto what you are saying males sense to me....i know, PT are taught these are theae 3 are necessary posture correctors, but whem i do them i get headache and it just feels akwaeed, like i am throwing everything else out of alignment while doing things... and, after 6 + months of working with this approach, i havent seen any improvement. I am very interested to see if after watching more of your videoa, if I can learn through your approach how to balance and improvement my posture :)

@kaiki8490 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thanks for good easy instructions

@mountainmolerat 3 жыл бұрын

I tried to do gently chin tucks for forward head posture about six months ago and my neck locked for a few days and I've had weird problems ever since. (Thanks for a great video!)

@4pitch 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My shoulders were hurting so I was looking for the reason why and impingement was suggested along with shoulder squeeze to relieve the pain.Your method for correcting posture corrects shoulder position along with the whole picture I just breath in and my chest is up/out pelvis rotates chin tucks. WOW.

@mimilepsge6785 3 жыл бұрын

Just the tip that you gave us about moving the pelvis forward makes all the difference thank you so much for sharing your knowledge I love the concept of micro movement😊

@atmonotes 3 жыл бұрын

i went to multiple pt places in the past about this issue and they had me doing the shoulder-blade squeeze which ending up causing more neck pain + rib flare. I have found PT places often are quick to doubt the patient rather than the exercise they are uniformly giving which obviously causes more damage than help. Thanks for the video.

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. i believe there are so many exercises that are prescribed without specific functional context, which is not very effective.

@patriciataylor4954 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I do try to do the chin tuck. I watched your master class and understand why all this makes perfect sense Working on your neck videos and when I can tolerate them I’m going to take your classes Really appreciate all this info !!!

@TaroIwamoto 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@gillianbennett4518 Жыл бұрын

As a long term body worker, yoga practitioner and yoga teacher I am often looking for ways to assist people to feel more comfortable in their body. Using the gentle chin tuck (not to excess like in your demo) n shoulder blade squeeze (shoulder blades drawn down n gently back) is common in yoga but it is not supposed to be a held posture, these movements are used firstly to reconnect with forgotten muscles, joints etc, but also to start a process of mindful occupation of the body. As an older person who started with a hunch n all that goes with it, I found the yogic teachings of gentle slow mindful movement has gone a long way to correcting my posture as well as providing a simple pathway towards straightening my spine.

@carefreedelight2355 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this turn s the Rev river wisdom on its head in a very elegant and knowledgeable way. Thank you. I had been doing the 3 ( don’t) exercises in isolation to the rest of the body. Many thanks for the clear explanation which is very compelling!

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@danacheong9966 3 жыл бұрын

This Man is the REAL deal. Thank you so much!

@dianemoore1184 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and helpful. I’ve been doing all three and knew I was hurting myself but thought I was just doing them incorrectly.

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

you were not hurting yourself, but those exercises are not really intended for improving posture, though they are given for exactly posture.

@sleepbootbianca 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this great explaination!

@sana409 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I always prefer to do everything my way. But I didn't know it was the natural way. Thank you for making this channel.

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@michaeleckert5877 2 жыл бұрын

Just great information.You have helped me tremendously.I always feel confident and respect your insight.

@lillahamvas9700 2 жыл бұрын

I have been seeing in Amatsu therapist for years and you are just explaining his method which is fantastic. It is scary to realise that a lot of the exercises Western physios recommend are not only counter productive, but damaging - sadly I am talking from experience. Thank you for your videos :o)

@the4cqueen148 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!, i never knew how bad my posture was until i watched this video. I Will practice improving my posture right away. 👍👍👍👍

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy practicing movement daily!

@suedaleyphotographic5335 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your expertise, so useful 👍

@margareth1504 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I found this video very helpful and love to be able to learn from you :) thank you very much

@terrikennedy3088 2 жыл бұрын

Chin tuck laying down on a pillow, tuck while visualizing a string pulling up the spin. My P.T. includes several movement where pinching shoulders together are predatory for other exercises to address range of movement in upper body. Relief does elude me.

@mariacorreia7726 3 жыл бұрын

Obrigada!!! Muito bom!!🙏👏👏👏👏

@Griegg 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. It seems maintaining my thoracic extension is key to my sitting correctly. Everything falls in line with correct extension.

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

thoracic mobility is often a missing link for many people

@Sabinesam789 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty clever. Thanks

@mariamalvavisco Жыл бұрын

😭💔😪Is there any video that says which physiotherapy exercises,streches and massages to avoid that can trigger the neck and back pain nerves instead of helping ?🙏🏻❤ Thanks a lot for sharing all this knowledge with us, you have restored my faith that I can be better. Greetings from Sweden.🇸🇪

@littlemascara5204 2 жыл бұрын

These exercises are very helpful. I can't see that you have a video where you are actually sitting at a desk working on a computer. It would be great if you could give us some tips on improving our work positions.

@magnetiktrax Жыл бұрын

Damn, I was advised to do all three of these, and have been doing them for ages. Thanks for correcting me on these exercises to avoid. I am going to try some of your recommended exercises now.

@TaroIwamoto Жыл бұрын

You can still do those exercises as general strengthening exercises, but probably not for posture exercises.

@cynthiacogswell976 Жыл бұрын

Please demonstrate these concepts in a standing position. It is much easier for me to change posture in the ways you are describing when sitting than when standing

@TaroIwamoto Жыл бұрын

I'll be releasing a new video that covers that. coming soon! stay tuned!

@Blueskies1180 2 жыл бұрын

I think all of these exercises need to done correctly, and not excessively like most people tend to do…these exercises in isolation will not correct anything but you definitely need to work on the entire body’s dynamic movement. There’s never isolated exercises or muscle groups that cause or correct something, it is a overall body assessment and not excessively doing all these things you’ve mentioned. A slight contraction of abdominal muscles (I believe) may help, but not doing it all day long. A fine balance between strength and flexibility is key.

@biancamatter2299 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your warnings. but which exercises are the right ones to keep the body straight up?

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

i have many videos in my Improve Posture playlist. Please check them out!

@eelingtan1395 3 жыл бұрын

Agree with yr point of view... Mindfulness play an important role

@dominatorkd 2 жыл бұрын

Great video bro. Always feel better after watching your vids.

@dominatorkd 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously dude. Thank you so much. The relief is amazing.

@joannekieff1521 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@donnabeaudin9114 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@normarg6945 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@jamestang96 Жыл бұрын

Exercises to avoid: (Especially when in isolation, not taking into account the relationships to the spine) 1:07 | #1 Shoulder Squeeze 4:12 | #2 Chin Tucks 7:48 | #3 Core Activation

@TaroIwamoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jeffcorino6232 2 жыл бұрын

I like your videos. Did this one I would have liked to see 3 alternative exercises to counter the 3 we should avoid.

@brigittetye4427 3 жыл бұрын

Very good!!!!! thank you🙏

@stepforwardgoingbeyond5835 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💖

@patrickmccready6051 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you make sense loved it

@frethmanhervas3170 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Taro!

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

you are welcome!

@niliberl7560 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video and another 2 i have seen so far !

@niliberl7560 3 жыл бұрын

I am doing my best every day :) and it's been 3 days since you were suggested by youtube ,please keep going with this grait work

@msiuhong 3 жыл бұрын

thank you this is very helpful

@spiritflower6640 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful stuff! I've been engaging in all three of these to try to help my posture m, at the encouragement also of my physical therapists... I'm wondering about standing and walking that's what I'm focusing more than sitting or do you suggest starting with sitting I'll be curious of watching more of your videos helps answer my questions... thank you for what you do!

@tonyagreene6087 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and the comments are helpful too.

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@Mewvision Жыл бұрын

The analogy that makes most sense to me is that your spine is like the mast of a ship. If the mast has no support wires to hold it it will fall over. It has no support. But if you only support one side of the mast it will simply tip over in that direction. The mast needs support at both front (aft) and the rear (stern). So much emphasis on the core, mostly stomach, muscles encourages a hunchback unless there is an equal strengthening of the back to hold the spine in a central position. Just a question Taro? How much do you think the structure of motor vehicle seats contributes to “hunchback”??? I find myself eternally uncomfortable with the head rest as it pushes my head forward. The seat dishes in and encourages back curvature. Lumbar support does much to straighten the spine so why are car manufacturers so far behind in this important aspect of driver comfort and safety?

@TaroIwamoto Жыл бұрын

I think many things we do in our modern lifestyle (design of car seat, couch, recliner chairs, computer, phone, etc) contribute to hunchback posture. To be honest, I'm not a fan of lumbar support. Lumbar spine is directly influenced by pelvis (how you position your pelvis), so adjusting pelvis is a much more natural and comfortable way to adjust the spine. As far as the forward head, shoulders, hunchback posture, adding a small towel roll behind mid-back (thoracic spine) is more helpful in my opinion as it facilitates more thoracic extension = less forward head, shoulder, hunchback.

@marym2583 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I HATE the chin tuck.

@0utlawjase1 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your videos sir

@fernandobechara5820 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Could you teach us how to sit in a chair 🪑 or sofa 🛋 please ?

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

this might be a nice one for that

@QSnarf 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I have been told by chiropractors and massage therapists to do one or another of these exercises and I've been doing the first two regularly! Thank goodness for this video. Any suggestions for servers, cooks, etc, whose standing posture naturally means a lot of bending forward? I'm also tall, which isn't helping. Thanks.

@kepalua1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll try.

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@cjong117 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I learnt from your video

@poczytamci3389 Жыл бұрын

i am quilty of doing especially the chin tucks!! Ill not ever do that again, actually as I follow you, I don't do these unnecessary movements

@annecaru9208 2 жыл бұрын

amen so true

@lifestylelovestories-lisab5760 2 жыл бұрын

I SOO APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO AND all your videos . I’d love to hear what your thoughts are on ‘cracking your knuckles’ ?

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! i often crack my knuckles and other joints, but I probably shouldnt as doing them repeatedly can lead to joint hypermobility, which can create problems.

@lifestylelovestories-lisab5760 2 жыл бұрын

@@TaroIwamoto thank you for replying and sharing . Ahh I do crack my knuckles AND have hyper mobility so perhaps 🤔 I could reduce the cracking and focus on stability and strengthening them . Thank you 🙏🏻

@pattiwise2122 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have had a PT prescribe these three movements

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

such common exercises, aren't they?

@carolcolepaintedpaperartist 2 жыл бұрын

With my scoliosis, my core muscles are constantly activating when I walk. Not sure how to stop it. It definitely pulls my upper body forward

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

core muscles are naturally engaged while walking. what I'm referring to is over engagement of core muscles, which many have been told to do, and that is not very healthy.

@pathfinderwellcare 3 жыл бұрын

This is excellent! Makes sense. I was doing all three of the activities to NOT do 🤷🏽‍♀️ These activities were assigned by a PT.

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

Its not like those are bad exercises. They are just often applied in a wrong functional context.

@cutiepoodle 3 жыл бұрын

same here!! so many dance exercises, gym exercises and physio exercises have had me do those faulty movements! a RE-education at age 40!! Thank you Taro

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

@@cutiepoodle we can learn and re educate our movement at any age if we choose to. Good for you!

@POLPO_WOOD 3 жыл бұрын

@@TaroIwamoto So what is your view on the first exercise for example when doing fitness? Isnt it good to test your shoulderblade range of motion and squeeze them from time to time?

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

@@POLPO_WOOD my view is that its fine to do this exercise, but when its placed in a context of improving posture, i think its not addressing whole body relationships properly

@e.m.l.9527 3 жыл бұрын

I am one of your new followers, Taro. Thanks for this video. May I clarify - about the 3rd point (activating core), are you speaking specifically about the rectus abdominis or are you also also referring to the transverse abdominis? Thanks!

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your question! I'm generalizing the core, not specifying TA, or rectus abdominus. Although we often try to isolate muscles, functionally they work together. Even if you just try to engage and isolate TA with core activation, it affects your breathing, the mobility of ribs and spine. If you load your spine with weights as you're lifting and carrying a heavy object, there's no way you can relax your core muscles. They come in before you begin to lift. In sitting and standing without holding onto any weights, conscious engagement of core muscles is very counter-productive to efficient upright posture, and that is what I am pointing out in the video.

@Obeijin 9 ай бұрын

I just watched a video telling us to do what you told us not to do !

@TaroIwamoto 9 ай бұрын

haha, that's funny:) But, that's so common. I used to teach that for many years until I realized that was not helpful at all!

@Obeijin 9 ай бұрын

@@TaroIwamoto Arigato ...

@TaroIwamoto 9 ай бұрын

@@Obeijin douitashimashite:)

@carefreedelight2355 2 жыл бұрын

Received wisdom- apologies for the typo below

@dennisberger6241 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u a lot! Best!

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

my pleasure!

@kepalua1 3 жыл бұрын

Question Sir: I must constantly crack my back, throughout the day. Painful if it cannot be accomplished. What to do?

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

My guess is that perception of pain is associated with your sensation and urge to crack your back as you have been doing that for some time. And, sensation of pain relief is also associated with cracking your back. You can replace cracking your back with gentle movement of your spine in various directions, which I think will be associated with satisfying your urge to crack your back and relieve pain, then you'll no longer need to crack your back in order to relieve pain. This is just my guess.

@kathyoverton998 2 жыл бұрын

I do somethign similar to the 'shoulder squeeze' except it is more of a stretch than an exerciese. And I look up as I do that so the whole front of my torso is stretched. I don't really squeeze the scapula together as much as I reach back with my arms. And I don't let my shoulders rise up. The focus is all on the stretch.

@pabloelsur1624 3 жыл бұрын

Your video was very enlightening, like all your videos. However I wouldn't say that we should avoid these exercises, rather to avoid do them in a stupid way, eg. of isolated repetitions, and then use muscles, in a stupid isolated way. I got your message but someone would think that avoiding exercises is a new brave vegan holistic new age just bs way of living with weak muscles. And weak muscles = weak body, always. As I said a very good video, explanation etc. I found it very helpful for me.

@mikegburnside 2 жыл бұрын

Just because some persons do an exercise "badly" does not make the exercise itself "bad". Some exercises are seemingly exaggerated, but may still serve a purpose. I might have a person on all fours stance and suggest some retraction at the head.

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

I am not suggesting these exercises are bad, or people are doing these exercises badly. I am pointing out the fact that these exercises in a context of posture are not ideal as associating scapular retraction and engaging core and retracting head with efficient upright posture is not desirable. Having said that doing these exercises is not necessarily bad.

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

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@paulbail1451 3 жыл бұрын

Your advice contradicts the physical therapists. I agree that you cannot just do one exercise (such as chin tuck) and ignore the whole chain. Also an exercise doesn't mean you keep that position all day. However, I don't understand why that means "throwing out" these exercises. Are your assertions based on research, or just your personal philosophy?

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for leaving the comment. I apologize for a lack of my clear explanation, please allow me to clarify my point here. I am not suggesting you should throw out these exercises. I am suggesting that it is important to understand what specific functional context each exercise is applied to. In case of posture exercises, there is misunderstanding about functions of posture. Many posture exercises are given as isolated correction as if thats how our bodies function. Those isolated exercises as general strengthening exercises are just fine, but not so beneficial when prescribed to correct posture. Thank you for pointing this out.

@macadam678 Жыл бұрын

that's when sitting, how about while standing ? SHould we tilt the pelvis forward as well mindfully ?

@TaroIwamoto Жыл бұрын

it depends on your movement bias and what is comfortable for you, and what you do in standing (specific functions), but standing naturally facilitates anterior pelvic tilt unlike sitting.

@dmax7029 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber.. Thank you

@dmax7029 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome..

@Nidge. 2 жыл бұрын

Ive been doing the 1st 1 but i was making sure head was bak but i did it extremely to point of made my shoulder bursitis impingement worse in both shoulders,, could you point me in the right direction of how to get out of pain from bursitis impingement in both shoulders and id a bad fall and both my wrists never recovered strenght

@2fastnfurious4u 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, you're absolutely right for all these 3 exercises. But how to extend thoracic spine that is stuck in flexion? Would you recommend hanging from a bar (iso hold) or laying on a foam roller for instance

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

under my Improve Posture playlis is a posture exercise video. The third exercise in that video specifically focuses on improving thoracic extension with a constraint to stabilize lumbar spine.

@manuelfama5788 3 жыл бұрын

Ops, i was doing the first and second a lot. I want to say in italian: Grazie mille!!!

@craftycrabhobby5457 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video. subscribed and liked. I wanted to ask you. how would you solve straight neck?

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! How is straight neck affecting your functions? i have straight neck, actually was once told i have reverse curve, and that needs to be corrected, when that actually had nothing to do with my functions. I have focused on improving whole body coordination to improve functions of individual parts, which makes a lot of sense as everything is connected. False clinical cause and effect reasoning is fairly common and can somtimes do more harm than good.

@weihawang4246 2 жыл бұрын

Tora, 1.Can we still do these exercises as long as we don't over do or not stay in these modes all the time ? 2. If we apply your way of sitting up from our hips, can we then do these three exercises? Tora, I am not being stubborn, but my hubby is. Lol!

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

nothing wrong with these exercises. my point was that these exercises are not so great in a context of posture for the reasons i mention in the video.

@LoriSavingWild 3 жыл бұрын

the chin tuck is supposed to be a stretch not a position.

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

chin tuck is often given as strengthening exercise for longus colli muscles (deep neck flexor) as well as suboccipital muscle lengthening/stretching. The rational for this exercise is that due to forward head posture, weakness of longus colli from being in a lengthened position and tightness/shortness of suboccipitals from being in a shortened position over time. However, it is very important to recognize why these muscles become tight and weak in the first place. This very often results from habitual movement patterns and postural patterns. So, my idea is to look at relationships between pelvis, spine, and head and change whole movement patterns that will lead to changes you want from this exercise.

@entrada8930 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your calm and thoughtful videos. But do you recommend the same things for people who have osteoporosis? I am in pain most days right between my shoulder blades. I can align my spine correctly but it hurts.

@TaroIwamoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Think of exercise as learning new ways to move instead of correcting bad posture. Correction mindset tends to make you work too hard and forceful. Learning mindset can invite more gentleness and ease to your exercise.

@omerkhan8795 2 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on posteroior pelvic tilt i have both lateral and posterior pelvic tilt i have done more than these exercises you told to avoid my abdominal muscles,spinal cord & pelvis is stuck nothing is working.

@TaroIwamoto 2 жыл бұрын

I have actually done a few videos on posterior pelvic tilt which can be found under Improve Pelvic Alignment playlist. I also have lateral pelvic tilt videos. You can use lateral pelvic tilt exercises in diagonal plane to address posterior pelvic tilt with lateral pelvic tilt.

@omerkhan8795 2 жыл бұрын

@@TaroIwamoto Thanks for your reply sir but if you can make a short video on having both of these tilts at the same time it will be very helpful for people like me coz there is no video like this on youtube.

@heartsandmindsathome 2 жыл бұрын

It is so hard for me to let go of the habit of sucking in, due to dealing with diastasis recti. It is my understanding that the muscles need to be as close together as possible for the connective tissue to heal. So letting that go makes it seem more difficult to encourage that healing. I can see how overdoing this can backfire by causing poor posture. Is there a happy medium between over-activating and completely letting the abdominals loose? Do you advise wearing external abdominal bands for this? Thank you for all of the tips you share. They're helpful in getting us to think differently, and to see how small movements can create chain reactions elsewhere along the body.