EPISODE · Feb 13, 2023 · 25 MIN
284 | Shoulder Blades Down and Back May Not Be The Best Cue
from The Optimal Body · host Dr. Jen Fraboni & Dr. Dom Fraboni
Have you heard the cues shoulder blades down and back? DocJen & Dr. Dom describe the problem with this cue in relation to flaring of the ribcage and enhanced stress signalling within the body. By explaining the predominance of the forward posture, yet how posture is dynamic, they dive into how you can "reverse" that forward posture and promote stability around the shoulder blades! Let's dive in! Hydration is vital (potassium, magnesium, and potassium) when it comes to cognition, mental clarity, fatigue, recovery, and how we sleep! LMNT is an electrolyte mix that has incredible flavours and great doses of the most important electrolytes with zero sugar! It is safe during pregnancy and beyond, particularly through the process of labour. Get a free sample pack with every single order using our link here! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 01:19 – What is the problem with this cue? 05:58 – Could this cue be causing more tension? 06:53 – What is the best posture? 08:16 – Do we need posture correctors? 11:24 – Exercises to combat that forward posture 15:24 – Addressing all 6 movements of the shoulder blade 22:24 – Serratus Anterior Stability To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode284/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Have you heard the cues shoulder blades down and back? DocJen & Dr. Dom describe the problem with this cue in relation to flaring of the ribcage and enhanced stress signalling within the body. By explaining the predominance of the forward posture, yet how posture is dynamic, they dive into how you can "reverse" that forward posture and promote stability around the shoulder blades! Let's dive in! Hydration is vital (potassium, magnesium, and potassium) when it comes to cognition, mental clarity, fatigue, recovery, and how we sleep! LMNT is an electrolyte mix that has incredible flavours and great doses of the most important electrolytes with zero sugar! It is safe during pregnancy and beyond, particularly through the process of labour. Get a free sample pack with every single order using our link here! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 01:19 – What is the problem with this cue? 05:58 – Could this cue be causing more tension? 06:53 – What is the best posture? 08:16 – Do we need posture correctors? 11:24 – Exercises to combat that forward posture 15:24 – Addressing all 6 movements of the shoulder blade 22:24 – Serratus Anterior Stability To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode284/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show!
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