It is unquestionable that a person that stands tall with their shoulders back and head perfectly balanced over the shoulders is going to radiate with a sense of confidence and sex appeal than one who slouches.

I know, I know, your mother has said this for years … “Sit up straight!”, “You are going to get a hump in your back if you don’t.”

Have you ever wondered …
- Why you unable to hold the position for more than a few seconds?
- If you do hold the position, why does it hurt between the shoulders before you hunch over again?

Read the full post on Sexy in Seconds.

Any time, any place … back pain can freeze you in your tracks. Your knowledge and ability to manage it quickly and competently is most important while on the road to resolution.

Today, I’m giving you two action steps to instantly manage pain and injury to the lower back muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, spinal bones, nerves and discs.

Read the full post on Seven Minutes to Low Back Pain Relief.

Did you know?
The most common cause of back pain is muscle strain to the lower back.

Steps to Take
To help prevent this problem, bend at your knees, not at the waist. Keep your back straight. Lift objects slowly. Let your legs carry the weight. Find out more about proper lifting from the American Physical Therapy Association at apta.org.

Did you know?
Correct Posture Month takes place in May. Using correct posture puts minimum stress on the joints of the body. This reduces the risk of injury and osteoporosis.

Steps to take
For correct posture, keep your ears, shoulders and hips in a straight line. When lifting things, bend the legs, not the back. Also, children’s backpacks should not weigh more than 10% of their body weight.