Need Posture Correction? | How To Begin Righting Those Office Chair Wrongs With Massage Therapist Mike Purvis

Mike Purvis has been working on some of my back and hamstring issues for years. You would think that these issues would have come from some of the sports that I'm involved in, but NO - both have to do with my posture when I'm sitting at my desk or while I'm driving.I read an article recently about how desk chairs are doing immeasurable damage to all us that sit in them all day, at least 5 days a week. When I went to see Mike about some of these issues and asked him to talk to us about it on the podcast, he agreed.Today's Takeaways:1. Finding a good massage therapist depends on what you need a massage for. Each has a specialty. It’s like finding a doctor. You don’t want to go to a therapist that specializes in 20 different kinds of massage, that’s like going to a GP to have her deliver your baby.2. Everything that we are doing is in front of us - and we are in that forward position for hours on end. We need to think about getting up every now and then to stretch backwards - to stretch that peck out - stretch that chest to help us not be caved forward where we end up walking like turtles.3. There is no better time than now to start making some little changes to your posture while sitting. Everything has to be accounted for - upper body and lower body.4. Even though you may be working at home and not at a “desk” per se, it’s not really about the surface you are working on, it’s about the height of the chair and the angle of your arms so that you’re not driving your shoulders into your ears.5. Get a good desk chair to start with. If you get up out of your chair and can see that your body is still sitting there, it’s probably time for a new one. 6. You more than likely sit at your desk more than you sleep, but we’ll all invest in a good mattress before investing in a good desk chair.  7. Do not cross your legs when sitting. It causes one hip to be elevated which can cause a leg discrepancy. Leg discrepancies are problem in your basement, in your foundation, that affects all the floors of your body.8. We all need to do a posture analysis. Do you drive leaned to the right? Do you carry a heavy bag on one shoulder every day? 9. The best stretches to do in your desk chair are Ts and Ys. Make a T with your arms then make a Y with your arms.10. Put something up under your feet at the desk. Change your foot position. That changes your hip angle during the day. It lets your hamstrings and calves open up.11. Using an external monitor instead of looking down at your laptop screen can help your neck and the phenomenon of “phone neck”.12. We (as in our bodies) are the only machines that we ignore the check engine lights every single day. Taking care of yourself doesn’t take hours - it’s where can you find seconds here and there. They all add up.13. When it comes to taking advantage of massage, Mike uses the old adage “Drink before you are thirsty.” Don’t wait until you can’t function to get help. And don’t be surprised when one visit doesn’t fix all your problems. 14. Mike’s best advice is to hydrate. Bottom line. Hydrating is like running a water hose through your gutters to get them clean. His other best advice is to be self-aware of your posture during your waking hours and stretch whenever you can.Mike can be reached on FACEBOOK at:https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=workitout%20sports%20massage My website is llmcshane.com. I am on instagram @llmcshane and @lamcshane.There's a new Facebook group for this podcast The New Old You and if you are interested in joining it is at:https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=the%20new%20old%20youI hope to connect with you!Find me on my Website:https://www.lesleylmcshane.comQuestions? Email me:  [email protected] Guide: 4 Steps To Prioritize Your Health & Wellness This Week (And Actually Do It!) Connect with me on Instagram:Get the Redesigning Midlife UpdatesFind your community at the private Redesigning Midlife Facebook Group Get your MENO WELL bars (formerly Bossa Bars) - Use LESLEY10 for 10% off your first orderCheck out Kion and get the Redesigning Midlife Discount - 20% off subscriptions and 10% off individual orders.Need a good, reliable, clean, and professional Plumber? Call 1-Tom-Plumber - The Name Is The Phone Number