#neutralspine

[mtrdcola]

We had a collaboration where the SPTA’s taught proper body mechanics to SVA’s while lifting and restraining animals. I volunteered miss Micchio as a participant animal! All the instructors said she didn’t do very well and starred at the door shaking waiting for me. I thought she’d represent better than that. My poor baby! Oh well! The collaboration went well and hopefully we won’t be seeing any VA’s in the PT office!! #pimamedicalinstutedenver #colorado #collaboration #pta #studentphysicaltherapistassistant #spta #veterinaryassistant #va #dingo #anteriortilt #posteriortilt #neutralspine (at Pima Medical Institute-Pmi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3OH0jpAMyOTdt8urbeoQl2RSelaHWdr3ERptI0/?igshid=191sfl17su4gg

[bushra-ali]

Poor posture can cause poor blood circulation in your body. It can also cause chronic pain in your neck, back or shoulders. Chronic fatigue has been linked to poor posture. It also limits your range of motion and if left untreated, bad posture can result in herniated discs and misalignment of the whole body. #badposture #thoracicspine #posturematters #armpain #neckpainrelief #lowerbackpain #backpainsucks #slouching #sciaticapain #posturecorrector #physiotips #muscletightness #spinealignment #tighthamstring #sciaticasucks #shoulderwarmup #neutralspine #posturalrestoration #stiffback #improvemobility #physicaltherapyexercises #forwardheadposture #performancept #rotatorcuffrehab #rehabexercises #performancehealth #exerciseciencemajor #hipstrengthening #painfreetraining #intraabdominalpressure https://www.instagram.com/p/CFqz-6_p9TQ/?igshid=1di0v519ho3sj

[gayafitness-blog]

Ever wondered what it means to find your Neutral Spine? Well we have all the answers! Actually @elinadpt has 😉, and she wrote a great article about how to achieve a neutral spine position, extremely important during pregnancy. Visit our #FitPregnancyBlog to read more and see a clear demonstration by Elina, a certified Doctor of Physical Therapy.💞

[coreandco]

Progress comes in all forms. I can now flatten my legs down to the mat in this seated posture. Gradually it is coming.. My range of movement and flexibility is starting to extend. Posture is good and hips and open. Body alignment and symmetry training continues... #hipopeners #posturecorrection #positivevibes #apainfreeneck #seatedpose #seatedposture #coreandco #corestability #neutralspine #bodysymmetry #bodyalignment #hipexercise #trainsafe #trainathome #trainingmotivation #namaste https://www.instagram.com/p/B4wwkjbjq_g/?igshid=1bq6f09gxsu5k

[forgedhpc-1st-phorm]

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Dead Stop Barbell Row • Julia is learning back management while gaining some needed upper body strength. The plates are sitting on a 4” block to aid in keeping good positioning all the way down. The plates are 5lb training plates. I did finally let her go up in weight after this because she was keeping that neutral spine. • This exercise is great for learning to stay bent over and not jerk the bar up. Also keeps the mid-back active and not the upper back/traps. I’ve found that beginners have a hard time staying in this bent over/hinged position, due to inexperience and also back strength. However, I’ve also found that this is so fundamental that it is worth the effort to perfect this. • Discuss or ask questions in the comments, or feel free to DM us. We welcome training questions and have a passion for performance! • #bentoverrow #sportsperformance #backstrength #neutralspine #forgedfamily (at Forged Human Performance Center LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwXiToDBtaK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18c4zr63kwv7g

[cadance5678]

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After working on my computer for a little too long, I needed to wake up my #shoulders and #spinalextensors. 💥 #Pilates to the rescue!! 🦸‍♀️💪 A little bit of work on the #stabilitychair did the trick!! 😌🤗 (And the video helps me to see that I need a bit more work to find my #neutralspine in this prone position.) 😬 . . . #alwaysstriving #scapularmobility #scapulaisolation #twoarmpress #onearmpress #swandiveprep #swandive #spinalextension #pilatesinstructor #stottpilates #stottpilatesinstructor #montreal #pilatesstudio (at Studio Espace Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtTyvCtHxCT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h7vffk7geyng

[theprehabguys-blog]

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Lumbopelvic series (2/3) Episode 47: quadruped rocking Building off our last post, it's time to move from static ➡️ dynamic. This is a great exercise within a squat progression to promote learning optimal mechanics prior to jumping into standing squats. The focus here is to move through the hip joints without excessive pelvic movement. We must reiterate every body moves differently through their available ranges. This may be influenced by structural anatomy, learned movement strategies, or pathokinesiology & pathoanatomic contributions. In this video we are EMPHASIZING independent hip joint mobility with proximal Lumbopelvic stability. Appreciate @craiglindell mobility in the first two demonstrations followed by excessive posterior pelvic tilt and excessive lumbar extension. Mirror training is essential to perform this movement well and promote learning! #quadruped #squat #legday #lumbopelvic #neutralspine ______________________________________________ The Prehab Guys: Optimizing human performance and functional capacity, promoting longevity, and keeping your movement system in tune one post at a time. Instilling new meaning into #physicaltherapy. Follow us on IG and Twitter, like our Facebook page, and make sure to visit www.humanperformancetherapy.com #prehab #fitness #healthandwellness #exercise #PT #DPT #DPTstudent #mobility #athlete #workout #recovery #rehab #prevention #rehabilitation #fitness #strengthandconditioning #correctiveexercise #stretching #crossfit #gainz #aesthetics #longevity #movement @uclamikey90 @arashxrex @craiglindell (at University of Southern California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BCEJjWVFcRP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5ide0opoqm1q

[ajcorectology-blog]

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Wall Humerus FIX ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the whole body. Therefore, it needs to be stabilized! I find “setting” the scapula and humerus with some banded pulls into shoulder external rotation is a great primer for proper scapula and humerus placement in bent over rows and deadlifts. I perform a wall sit with the banded rotation not only because I’m a sick person who just loves conditioning, but I find it to be a really optimal position to feel your neutral spine with a tiny bit of space behind lumbar spine, the lower ribs pressing into the wall to activate obliques, the back of humerus pressing into the wall while getting that scapula flush against your ribs, activating all scapular stabilizers equally! It is hard to achieve this kind of placement, but if you can’t pass this “stability test” for multiple joints, you should think twice about lifting heavy or with speed on that particular day to prevent injury! ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ #humerus #scapula #neutralspine #injurypreventiontraining #posture #alignment #conditioning #shoulderhealth #deadlift #bentoverrow #ajfishertrainer #corectology

[cherithreadgill]

Casual and Chic.... #bucketbag #neutralspine #leopardprint #elegant #cherithreadgill #instagirl #fashionbrand #fashionstyle #wiw #wiwt #LOVE #luxury #lovelovelove #shine #bright #star #inspiration #fashionblogger #inspire #styleblog #styleinfluencer #influencer #instadaily #instastyle #repost @perfect_fashion_styling

[mikealexandercpt]

Here's a #deadlift tip for #lankylifters. If your arms and legs are longer than other people, there's your "optimal" starting position will be different by design. Don't worry about how low or high your hips are. So long as the bar is over the middle of your feet, you maintain a #neutralspine, and your #scapula is retracted and over the bar, you should be fine. It's another reason I stress #posteriorchain strength a lot. Since your knees won't be as bent as they would be if your limbs were shorter, your #quads won't be relied on as much to help you press against the floor. DM me if you'd like me to check your form today! #unitedinstrength #igfitness #deadlifttechnique #fitfam #fitness #bodybuilding #igbodybuilding #regpark5x5 #regpark #onlinestrengthcoach #beginnersstrengthcoach #nasmcpt #nasm #nasmcertified #strongandshapelygym #fullbodystrength #fullbodytraining #scapularetraction #otomix #talllifter #longlimbs #rangeofmotion (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/B34F-6-DbMX/?igshid=yo076e7pensy

[bushra-ali]

Poor posture can cause poor blood circulation in your body. It can also cause chronic pain in your neck, back or shoulders. Chronic fatigue has been linked to poor posture. It also limits your range of motion and if left untreated, bad posture can result in herniated discs and misalignment of the whole body. #badposture #thoracicspine #posturematters #armpain #neckpainrelief #lowerbackpain #backpainsucks #slouching #sciaticapain #posturecorrector #physiotips #muscletightness #spinealignment #tighthamstring #sciaticasucks #shoulderwarmup #neutralspine #posturalrestoration #stiffback #improvemobility #physicaltherapyexercises #forwardheadposture #performancept #rotatorcuffrehab #rehabexercises #performancehealth #exerciseciencemajor #hipstrengthening #painfreetraining #intraabdominalpressure https://www.instagram.com/p/CBsBXFcJ3i2/?igshid=1a2wokeqtx1r8

[nolimitsnoboundariesnoexcuses]

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Here's a variation of the band or cable chop that also incorporates #flexion of the shoulders. Keep a straight or #neutralSpine on the downward chop and squeeze the glutes and engage the core as you pull overhead. If you get any lower back here, your spine is not in the neutral position. So tuck the pelvis underneath, squeeze the glutes, & brace the core. You should feel an anterior load on the core as you reach overhead! #PersonalTrainer #FunctionalTraining #MovementAsMedicine #VisionSportsClub #Vision Athlete: @katie_diffley_ (at Vision Sports Club)

[forgedhpc-1st-phorm]

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Keeping a neutral spine • On the back extension, it is important to keep a neutral spine. This involves keeping the head neutral and rotating through the hips to hinge. • This young athlete is learning about how to do both; this is his first time trying it. I took these videos to show him what he was doing. • First, he was tucking his chin taking his head out of the neutral position (he did this on planks too). This will impact the spine! In the second video he does a better job and watch how he is able to keep a better thoracic spine position. • Secondly, we need to work on rotation at the hip. His stiff hip position is now impacting his lumbar spine (low back). Definitely need to work on some hip mobility and core strength. • #neutralspine #corestrength #sportsperformance #forgedfamily (at Forged Human Performance Center LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs9bandh6NK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6joel3zrrh2i

[cadance5678]

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Another fun modification of the #pilates #swimprep. A #toningball on the lumbar spine and on the thoracic spine give feedback to let you know if you’re losing that squared-off #neutralspine. And we added a few leg pulses for a little extra heat! 🔥🍑🔥 . . . #pilatesmat #stottpilates #pilatesmontreal #pilatesdoesabodygood (at Cadance Jazz & Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp8WvBlAQPf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o3re6m6x7cz2

[theprehabguys-blog]

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Episode 38: "Neutral Spine on Bench Press" Neutral spine. Neutral spine. Neutral spine. You hear health professionals and fitness pundits constantly preach about maintaining a neutral spine position because it places the least amount of stress and shear forces on spine. During all exercises, a neutral spine position should be maintained, and the bench press is no different. When laying on the bench, your spine should not be in excessive curvature (lordosis). If your leg length is long enough, this shouldn't be an issue. But increased lumbar lordosis is often times caused by the bench being too high off the ground for those with shorter legs. To fix this, use yoga blocks or steps to find an appropriate height that allows you to maintain neutral spine. Or, in my case, I like to simply place my feet on the bench. Note, the boxes depicted (yoga blocks would be idea) should ideally be placed behind the metal post, not in front. #benchpress #neutralspine #chest #lordosis ______________________________________________ The Prehab Guys: Optimizing human movement and functional capacity, promoting longevity, and keeping your body in tune one post at a time. Instilling new meaning into #physicaltherapy. Follow us on IG and Twitter, like our Facebook page, and make sure to visit www.humanperformancetherapy.com #prehab #fitness #healthandwellness #exercise #PT #DPT #DPTstudent #mobility #athlete #workout #recovery #rehab #prevention #rehabilitation #fitness #strengthandconditioning #correctiveexercise #stretching #crossfit #gainz #aesthetics #longevity #movement @uclamikey90 @arashxrex @craiglindell (at University of Southern California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BBoSEhKFcZh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19lwhf7x9rnlv

[ajcorectology-blog]

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W.A.L.L. Resistance 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Using a wall as a proprioceptive tool is a wonderful way to check your body’s alignment and symmetry, but ALSO it can provide great resistance if you really use your body’s strength! Try this exercise in which you PUSH AS hard as you can into the wall with an extended exhale as you practice various levels of your squat and half kneel. This can assist in a strong external oblique contraction, which can help stabilize your pelvis into neutral in your deep squat if you tend to be hip flexor dominant here, which can lead to lumbar compression, especially once you add WEIGHT on your shoulders! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #corectology #squatcorrectly #correctiveexercise #glutes #pelvicstability #neutralspine #lumbarspine #lumbarcompression #sijoint #wallsquats #ajfishertrainer #balancetraining #proprioception