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Computer Posture – Part 3: How to Use an Exercise Ball Chair and Create a Standing Desk…Plus “Ball Surfing”!

Posted on March 5, 2010 by drsteve

What's the best way to avoid chronic pain and strain from sitting in a chair all the time?

GET RID OF IT!!

The tips in the video above will hopefully give you some ideas as to how to make your computer or work station environment more ACTIVE!

Lots of people are starting to use exercise balls chairs but if you choose the wrong size you could be doing more harm than good! 

The video squares that away for you right off the bat!

The standing desk station is my favorite.  I stand on a rocker board so I can keep my central nervous system engaged and my posture balanced.  It's very difficult NOT to stand in good posture when you're balancing on a rocker board!

PLUS…you get to burn some extra calories in the process!

And as far as the exercise ball surfing at the end…well that's obviously advanced core training and I do NOT suggest you go and try that one just yet.

So let me know what you think about these tactics for reducing strain at your computer work station and let me know what helps YOU the most to avoid strain while you work!

Another question if I may…If you sit on an an exercise ball chair or use a standing desk workstation, has it helped you??


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How To Lift and Carry A Child (or anything else)…SAFELY!

Posted on February 18, 2010 by drsteve

A few episodes back I got some good suggestions for future videos and today I respond to Maggie May who wanted to know the best way to lift and carry a child.

Young mothers (and fathers, and grandparents) should ALL watch this video so if you know anyone who's regularly lifting a child (or anything else for that matter) everyday…share this with them!!

Remember…"little hinges swing big doors"!  And today's "little hinge" is a very important one for saving millions of backs and necks across the world!!

Be sure to leave a comment to let me know what you think of the video and also let me know what activity of daily living YOU would like to see covered on an upcoming episode!

Until next time…Happy "pulsing"!!

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Back Saving Snow Shoveling Advice – Part II

Posted on February 9, 2010 by drsteve

 

Pay really close attention to this video because it helps you avoid  the most toxic movement program ever…"The lift and twist" with a flexed or "rounded" spine. 

 

Snow shoveling is a classic example of a disc blowing maneuver that can put you on the road to be grumpy, disabled, and eventually a burden to everyone around you!!! 

AND NOBODY WANTS THAT!

Remember…The most important exercise you'll EVER do is LIFE!

Every moment of every day can be a highly effective, pain relieving, spine sparing exercise if you pay attention to…

HOW YOU DO WHAT YOU DO WHEN YOU DO IT!

Leave me a comment if you've been getting any benefits out of these videos or if you've got a movement pattern or question you'd like me to cover in an upcoming episode!! 

(And if you haven't got your "Reverse CPS Now!" FREE video series to help get you on track with the whole Core Wellness school of postural thought…Click Here  or on my picture to the right!) 

REFERENCE MENTIONED IN VIDEO HERE

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5 Moves in 5 Minutes To Keep You Young and Vital

Posted on February 5, 2010 by drsteve

    As you join me today for my morning movement ritual with the geese at Perrin Park, you'll discover the 5 moves I do when I didn't make time fdon't have time for anything else (although I didn't show sun salutations on this video, which I normally do as a warm up).

I'm always amazed how just a few minutes of good functional movement can
reignite and reconnect the neural circuits in your brain. 
 

It's amazing.  If you just do these 5 moves every day without fail you'll be amazed at how your brain and body will feel as well.

One caveat:  What I did NOT do in this video is speak of the subtle things I'm doing with the INTENTION in my mind that you're NOT seeing! 

You must ALWAYS have the INTENTION of  "pushing away from your support points" and
breathing into your core, which are fundamental prerequisites to ANY move!
 

You can learn more about these fundamentals in the FREE  "Reverse CPS Now!" video series  you can get by clicking on my picture on the right of the page.   

  

Do these moves and let me know how they make you feel in the comments!! 

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How To Climb Stairs Without Making This Harmful Mistake

Posted on January 28, 2010 by drsteve

 

Today's video brings to light something most people NEVER even consider when it comes to protecting and preserving you spine, hips, and knees from debilitating pain syndromes.

 This subtle little "movement pattern adjustment" will make a world of difference when you apply it to your stair climbing, ellipticals, and especially if you're doing any kind of step aerobics!
 
Let's face it…if you want to continue to soak up all the amazing things life has to offer, it's going to be a HECK of a lot easier if you can bound up a flight of stairs!  While you're at it…why not take TWO at a time!
 

You'll also learn about the excellent self test called "reversability" taken from the infamous Moshe Feldenkrais. 

 ENJOY and LEAVE ME A COMMENT telling me what other movements you'd like to see broken down and done in an efficient and strain free manner so you can start living life with more energy and less strain!

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How To Stop Neck and Shoulder Pain With This “Self Adjustment”

Posted on January 21, 2010 by drsteve

Everyone wants to know what stretches to do to relieve their neck and shoulder tension but to me, that's like snipping a weed off at the level of the ground without ever getting to the ROOT!

In today's Core Wellness TV episode below, you'll learn about "Movement Patterns" or "Programming" that must be "DEprogrammed" or else you'll end up like Bill Murray in the movie "Groundhog Day", repeating the same damaging movement patterns over and over and over…and over!

Stretch=> feel better => damage yourself with dysfunctiona movement patterns => overload muscles and joints => feel pain, tension, and fatigue => get grumpy and create a short emotional fuse and damage relationships => stretch…back to top of loop!

Speaking of "Groundhog Day" and "Deprogramming".  I'm doing a live 2 HOUR LIVE EVENT on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2nd with proven Mindset, Movement, and Nutrition strategies to help you BREAK FREE from your own loop of poor health choices that are keeping you "stuck". 

I put a 1 page flyer together with details which you can access by CLICKING HERE.  We will be recording it and making it available to all our wonderful subscribers from afar who won't be able to make it. (if you're not a subscriber, just click on my photo to the right and enter your name and email)

Enjoy the video…It will save you YEARS of agony…I promise!

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How To Activate Your Anti-Gravity Posture System

Posted on January 15, 2010 by drsteve
 When you grasp this whole concept of "Anti-Gravity Posture Training", your whole life will change.

 

This morning a client told me "Dr. Hoffman…by learning about my core, I finally feel hopeful and more in control of my healtlh!"

So I thought I would share some of her training and education with you.

This whole concept of "Deep Core Amnesia" described in the video below is just as rampant as the "Crossed Posture Syndrome' epidemic (see upper right sidebar) because they are in direct cause and effect relationship!

Both happen as a consequence of stress induced unhealthy aging so you better check yourself NOW before you end up stiff, old, and grumpy! :-)

Enjoy the video and make sure to grab the free video series by either clicking on my CPS picture in the upper right or entering you name and email in the fields below the video! 

                               

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Avoid Back Injuries With This Simple Functional Fitness Move

Posted on January 7, 2010 by drsteve

One of the top fitness trends for 2010 that actually makes sense is "Functional Fitness".

This means training your body with movements that actually mimic real life situatations or "activities of daily living".

In this short but VERY impactful video, I talk about the most basic functional fitness move that you MUST incorporate into your everyday living or else suffer the eventual consequences of debilitating back pain, sciatica, and hip problems.

 I have literally seen people die (one very recently) because of a back pain episode that caused horrible disability and depression.

So I honestly believe that this simple "hip hinge" move can literally save your life!

ALSO…after watching the video below, be sure to check out this previous video post I did that incorporates the hip hinge move during a highly effective stretch for sciatica, back pain, and hip pain. (13,127 views and 35 comments to date!)

YOUR QUESTION OF THE DAY…

What other questions about fitness do you have?  I'm sure many of you have embarked on new or different exercise program as a New Year's resolution…right?  What's your biggest concern or question about exercising?  Leave your question by leaving a comment below! 

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Balance Exercise: Super Slow Motion Walking

Posted on December 21, 2009 by drsteve

 Join me today during my morning ritual of education, meditation, and exercise in the gazebo at  Perrin Park!

The balance challenge I present in the video is one of the most powerful challenges ever if you're interested in being able to walk effortlessly and painlessly for as long as you want!

Let me know how you do with the challenge by leaving me a comment here on this post!  (BTW…I've made it MUCH easier to comment now by changing a setting on my software)

I'm also taking questions for the "Ask Dr. Steve" segement on my upcoming "Core Wellness Radio" podcast!  So SHOOT! 

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Barefoot Technology…Earthing At Charlestown Park

Posted on November 19, 2009 by drsteve

(In case you started looking for it, the "happy gold subscribe button" mentioned
at the end of this video is on my Posturedoc YouTube Channel)

 

The benefits of "earthing" are absolutely amazing!

 

I did a presentation on this about 6 months ago at the office and during my research, this is what I discovered about the benefits of actually getting your body connected with the earth:

1.  Anti-Oxidants!  That's right…when your body is exposed to toxins,gets rid of toxins, makes energy, fights off viruses, or makes hormones, it is breaking your body down and leaving behind an unpaired electron called a "free radical".

The free electrons that flood your body when you connect yourself to the earth go to work to neutralize those suckers and keep you from rotting like an apple (also known as AGING!)

2.  Helps ground you and protect you from all the electromagnetic pollution you're exposed to everyday like cell phones, wireless internet, powerlines, etc. 

3.  When you're barefoot on the earth, you are also flooding your nervous system with "afferance" or input that does three things 1. blocks pain  2. relaxes tight muscles 3. increases coordination to the brain!

When you wear shoes, this crucial input is GONE!  And paradoxically, you end up with more ankle sprains, hip and knee problems, and a greater likelihood of falling (and sometimes NOT being able to get back up!).

So take your shoes off, soak up some electrons from all those lightning strikes, improve your balance, and get back in tune with the NATURAL WAY!

Until next time…

Think good thoughts, eat good food, and STAY VERTICAL!

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