Learn how to create great posture at any age with the Straighten Up Exercise! Good posture is a must-have for everyone as it is a key component for retaining safe mobility as you age.
Sitting down and standing up is a common and necessary ability for successful activities of daily living. However, injuries occur frequently during this seemingly simple task. The most common being a low back injury. These injuries are easily preventable. Using proper body mechanics, sitting down and standing up become quite safe and much easier to perform.
Osteoporosis is a rapidly growing global health concern, and according to the World Health Organization, second only to heart disease. Preventing osteoporosis should be a global health priority. It is also interesting to note that the nations with the highest calcium intake have the largest incidence of osteoporosis. For example, the Eskimos who consume more calcium than any other culture in the world have the single highest rate of osteoporosis anywhere in the world.
In this blog series, I offer tips, techniques and advice on how to reduce and/or eliminate low back pain. Today’s low back pain tip introduces an indispensable exercise called “The Bridge”.
