After seeing "FATAL ERROR" pop up on the screen repeatedly on my blog and on my training and coaching site over the last few months, I decided it was time for big time change.
So here's what we've done to make it all better for you:
Changed hosting providers and servers (now sites are at LEAST 5 times faster! Woo HOO!) Thank you Host Gator!
Hired a security specialist to clean our sites and build a bullet proof fortress around them. (Collette…you ROCK!)
NOTE: We will be changing the design here on the blog over the next day or so. So if things look weird temporarily…it's all good!
BOLD NEW VISION:
Since we have now reached over 750,00 people in over 151 countries (mind blowing), with our mindset, movement, and nutrition education, Rebecca and I have decided to take it to the next level and get VERY serious about teaching and coaching.
We will still be providing free videos, blog posts, facebook sharing, etc (in fact…lots more of that)!
But we are also going to be offering more premium training and coaching options if you would like to follow our proven method of reversing the pain and unhealthy aging that comes from "Crossed Posture Syndrome" and other damaging imbalances that occur with mental, physical, and emotional stress.
So be on the lookout for upcoming new content that will tell you exactly what to expect with the premium training and coaching programs.
WHEW! Thanks for staying with me on this one. It's been a crazy whirlwind but everything blew up for a reason. I'm just glad I decided to use it as motivation for growth rather than staying mad and frustrated (yes…I was BOTH!)
When one door closes, another door opens when we stop focusing on that silly closed door!
I take 100% responsibility for everything I create and I'm taking bold action now to create some new amazing results for amazing people like YOU!
If you have any questions or comments please post them below!
Dr. Steve reveals the powerful secret of "Organic Posture"
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Since there's been such a positive response to my recent episodes on how to protect your spine with hip hinging and hip mobility in general, I put this this episode together to take it to another level and help you reverse the "old looking" and damaging "Forward Head Posture".
This combination move is a "must do" for you if you want to stay upright and pain free so you continue to do the things you love to do!
You'll be using the ultra ninja trick that I call the "Push Away Phenomenon" of "Organic Posture".
This special method bypasses all of your brain's faulty wiring and corrupted movement programs and "taps in" to your brain's perfect posture program that you developed from the time you were born to the time you were 6 years old.
Think about it. You don't see many 4 to 6 year olds with bad posture, do you?
So go ahead and use the "push away phenomenon" I talk about in this video to re-awaken your confident, youthful, "organic" posture! Your back, your hips, your neck, your shoulders, and even your knees will thank you!
The simple combo move in today's episode combines a little yoga with some strength training to give the following benefits:
1. Gets rid of the upper back slouch
2. Stretches your hamstrings
3. Improves your shoulder mobility
4. Unloads and releases neck tension (but only if you do it like I show you in the video)
5. Builds lean muscle mass leading to more efficient fat burning
6. Releases central nervous system "tone" which allows more relaxed, full breathing
All this in less than 5 minutes! Let me know what you think of this one! Like…do you feel pain anywhere? Where is your biggest blockage or restriction that keeps you from doing it effectively?
In other words…where does it feel good and where does it feel bad?
At the end of this video in part 3 of the Arizona core stability series, I share the most important body position you must be able to control.
You'll also learn what Dr. Kolar from Prague revealed as the true "motor" for movement and posture in a developing infant.
More importantly, you'll see how it applies to YOUR posture and YOUR ability to be "as a child" for as long as humanly possible!
This concept is so amazingly true, it's no wonder I choked up when I talked about it.
Please take these things to heart. They really will help you experience life more fully.
With much gratitude for you all… – Dr. Steve
P.S. Be warned…not many people can accomplish what I demonstrate at the end of this video. Just know that it absolutely IS possible once your "deep core amnesia" is resolved.
Chiropractors in Jeffersonville, IN and Chiropractors across the U.S. are celebrating National Chiropractic Week this week!
So come along with me in today's episode of Core Wellness TV where, during my workout at the park, I share how it works, and of course, bust some classic chiropractic myths like:
-That "Crack" means my bones are cracking!
-You can get addicted to chiropractic adjustments (once you go you have to keep going forever)
-Everyone needs to be adjusted on every visit
-Chiropractic fixes "pinched nerves"
Plus...during the last 4 minutes or so, you get a taste of the coaching course we currently have under way. In this excerpt, you learn how to preserve and protect your ability to walk!
The video clip will reveal the "Magic Moment" in the walking cycle that you must be aware of and able to control in order to maintain your ability to take a walk in the park when you're 90 years old!
Tell me YOUR experience with, and your thoughts on chiropractic in the comments below. Got another question about chiropractic? Leave that too!
Post ANY questions or comments you have about this video or the new course by clicking on "Comments" on the top right of this post!
If you're new or haven't yet had the chance to incorporate the methods I teach, be sure to browse the comments below to get an idea of what to expect from the course.
Comment: I did some gardening today-lots of bending and lifting which made my back and neck very stressed and sore. I tried some of the exercises and felt immediately more relaxed and in less pain.
I really enjoy doing these exercises as they are very calming, and also indicate to me where the problem areas are. I never realised how important the breathing aspect of exercise is. Its made a big difference to me to undo the bad habit of upper chest breathing.
Looking forward to more.
I've suffered a number of sporting injuries over the years including broken ribs, toes, fingers and a broken hip. Impact exercises are now a thing of the past, mainly to help preserve my prosthetic hip for as long as possible, but also because of the pain caused elsewhere.
What I liked the most is the realisation that my whole body can be governed by achieving the correct posture. At 46 yrs old, this may take a little time, but I'm already finding that I am more conscious of how I position myself and also how I breathe. At just over 6', and weighing in at 175lbs, I actually feel taller and more able to carry my weight in a more balanced and confident way.
The video clips are simple to follow and far better than trying to understand by reading a book.
I felt a bit regretful that my posture hasn't been addressed at an earlier age. However, I don't think it's too late.
Colin Braithwaite, Tauranga, New Zealand
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I'm not responding to this particular post. I'm leaving a comment so express my appreciation for everything you are sharing with us. I have been suffering from chronic back pain for almost 30 years.
I've seen dozens of doctors, chiropractors, therapists, acupuncturists, you name it, and they all disagreed with each other. Oops, I forgot to mention MRIs interpreted differently by orthopedic surgeons, and the doctors who told me to look up psychiatrists.
I've taken matters into my own hands. The information and videos you provide will make a huge difference in my life.
You have a new fan. I love your videos and find them invaluable. You keep it simple as well as inexpensive, therefore anybody can do those exercises. They are also SAFE! Great channel. I will be back to watch as many of your videos as possible. Thank you.
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Author : Betsy
Comment: Thanks for another great video. I need to reprogram the way I use my body, reaching, bending, carrying things. I tend to tense my shoulders and bend straight down straining my back. I have though been more aware of just how I use my body since doing your exercises and your correct sitting video.
Author : Jilly
Comment: I love watching your videos. You are a very kind & generous person giving out this knowledge.
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Author : lesley
Comment: Both hips got to 0' but my knees were both at ~45! When I pulled my lower leg to 90' at the knees my hip and thighs got an awful stretch that I had to ease off right away! Ow. I feel old! Please, what is the exercise??
Thanks. I've only just joined and I think this is a great mission and very generous of you. I've had core amnesia for almost all my life I think. I want to change that!
thanks you are my hero. I exercised with suspension equipment this morning and did some foam rolling after to loosen my lower back muscles and it band. I started having muscle spasms, numbness and pain from my hip to my knee. I have done your stretches that you recommended and it has loosened the muscle in my lower back and hip. I can now walk with out numbness and spasms.
Comment: Thank you for helping me not get the dowager's hump. I try to look younger than I am. Enjoy your vacation.
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Author : Janice
Comment: I took you up on the invitation to notice my posture at various times over the weekend. I asked the simple question "Am I pushing away from my support points?" This simple suble shift helped me see in an instant the benefit of being aware of balance from an inner perspective instead of the habitual focus on what goes on around me. What a powerful place to start, you have my attention.
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Author : Pattie
Comment: I tried the test, and was surprised, my wrists touched the ground, and my ribs stayed down. Granted I had the intention, so that was in innovator. Before finding this site, I'm not sure I wo uld keep my ribs down to the ground.
Thank you
God bless you! I tried this stretch where it told me to do something similar to this but lying on the ground, well the ground made my tailbone hurt very bad! This helps a lot. I knew my sciatic pain was from a stiff muscle because it felt like someone was sitting on my back all the time. Now I feel amazing!
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Hi Dr. Steve,
So far I have mixed feelings about the content of your videos.
On the plus side, I think the two self-diagnosis videos were great!!! On the negative side, the upper and lower self-tests
showed me that I have a lot of work to do
I guess that explains my left shoulder, lower back and hip discomfort. I consider myself to be an active and health-conscious person but my desk job is a definite hindrance. I certainly look forward to the next self test and even more so to solutions.
I've set up a program on my computer at work to remind myself to take frequent breaks incorporate short exercise/stretching sessions.
I love your mission about creating awareness of CPS. I'm trying to do my part to help you by sharing the info I've learned so far with my family and friends.
Finally, I have also enjoyed the videos (standing desk, exercise-ball chair, lifting technique, etc) on your website!!
Many thanks!!!
Pete Knoepfle
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Author : Karen B
Comment: I am old (53), overweight and out of shape, but have been told I have good posture. I figured trying this I would look like a pretzel, so I was stunned, when I laid down next to a full length mirror so I could see what was touching and what was not, to find that I was able to perform this easily with only a very tiny arch in my neck.
Eagerly awaiting next lower back installment of these tests as most of my problems are lower back and hip related.
By the way found your site and tried the back pain relief video. After only 3-4 minutes the constant pain, muscle tension and rigidity I have had running from the top of my hips across the top of my buttocks for several years was much improved.
I was, in fact, actually able to massage this area for the 1st time in recent memory without this muscle feeling like it was made of stone. Thanks so much!!!
I have used our village's computer to look for help with my buttock pain. I was heading for the nut house with this pain. This has helped a lot. I will never forget your kindness.
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Author : Cynthia
Comment: Thank you for these, they're dazzling. There's stuff in this video nobody else shows you (including the right way to lunge). I've been doing these 7 exercises faithfully every day since you sent them. Bought a foam roller and all.
I wanted to tell you, the other day at a stoplight (seatbelted in obviously) I went to peel off the extra layer I had on, a kinda stiff sweatshirt, and it was so easy I was startled – my shoulders are so much freer.
I've got my husband watching some of the videos on your website. Clear, practical info that should be universally known but it sure isn't; and your way of presenting it is wonderful.
Now we'd like to find out about the rest of the Dr.Steve system, please.
I can't even begin to thank you for the information you've given me.
When I began the first stretch I knew instantly that this was what I had been praying for:) All I can say is bless you.
On the second leg stretch I had to cry. Not because of the pain but because of the relief it gave me INSTANTLY.
Today since 5am I've been rotating from chair to chair to bed to couch to floor to every pillow I have (even the ones that are just for looks:) I took Ibuprofen, but nothing worked. Thank you
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Author : Sandy Smiley
Comment: Yes ….. auspicious change is in the air! Watching your journey over the years and being a part of your life vision, Steve and Rebecca, has been a wonderful transformation for me and my family. Your positive energy and passion for living a healthy lifestyle while sharing that knowledge with the people who are fortunate enough to know you is ….. profound.
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Author : Lynn Kissel
Comment: Congratulations to you both as you move forward in your healing ministry. I feel privileged to have been part of the "old" and transitioning into the "new".
That really describes how I feel personally….leaving behind old habits of mind and body as I develop new ones – feeling better every single day. My thanks to you both.
Lynn Kissel
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Author : RCYO
Comment: In baby belly breathing exercise, is Rebecca's forehead resting directly on the mat or does she have her face turned toward Dr Steve? In the video, her hair is concealing how she places her head.
I found an extra-firm black foam roller on amazon from Isokinetics, Inc. It does not compress at all, and looks just like the one in this video.
Thanks for posting these exercises in the video. They are helping me tremendously! I especially appreciate your instructions on the correct way to do lunges. When I developed arthritis in my knees, I had given up lunges until your instructions allowed me to do them again.
After parent teacher conferences this past Friday, our 10 year old, Benjamin, showed us how he employed the scientific method to an experiment to determine whether some objects were rigid, elastic, or plastic.
It stirred me to do an episode about how to use the recently discovered and extremely powerful "plasticity" of your brain to relieve pain and create protective, smooth, efficient movement of your neck and shoulders.
This episode is vital if you really want to get rid of the cause of joint and muscle overstrain and pain while grooving new, healthier programs in your brain!
You'll also learn why some patterns can be corrected quickly and other patterns can take more persistence.
But remember..ANYTHING is possible!
Enjoy and let me know in the comments what patterns, habits, or programs you have in your bodymind that you know need to be "released and rewired"!
Before you get today's lesson I just want to let you know that I've been back to work on the "Do This First" posture and health coaching course! Now I've got over half of the exercises uploaded and ready to go!
I've also decided that, in addition to the posture restoration and pain relief education, I'm going to include the same mental and nutritional stress reduction program I teach to my private clients (but without the big price tag of "face to face" doctor time…gotta love the power of online learning!)
We have a goal to start enrollment by the end of September, but I've been hustling so we can open it up sooner! I'm READY! So if you haven't seen the "Introduction" video yet you can check it out at www.corewellnessinstitute.com/introduction
You can also get on the early notification list on that page or below this post so you can sneak in early to grab some of the VERY valuable but extremely limited "fast mover" bonuses.
Now onto the lesson and new video on how to "recyle" gravity and avoid "energy leaks"!
Knowing about these concepts will at least give you the OPTION to avoid the stiffness and pain that comes with unhealthy aging and, instead, enjoy an amazing feeling of lightness and spring!
As I've been watching my Mom go through her post brain surgery rehab, I've noticed something in the gym.
Everyone there has a head forward posture (imagine straining forward to look at your computer screen and you'll know exactly what
I mean).
You see, with stroke or other brain injuries or conditions, you're ability to maintain your fragile upright posture is lost. Those pathways become inhibited.
As a matter of fact, my mentor and teacher, Dr. Vladimir Janda, from the Czech Rebublic, called some forms of bad posture "minimal brain dysfunction"!
And the word FRAGILE is a very important word that you should take seriously.
Because even though you may not be suffering from an acute brain injury, ANY kind of stress you encounter can cause "minimal brain dysfunction" and destroy your upright posture.
And when it starts, you lose your ability to "recycle" gravity and use it for energy and spring!
Instead, gravity "gets you" and starts the downward and forward spiral into unhealthy aging.
Today's episode of Core Wellness TV will show you how gravity is actually not the cause of stooping, sagging, and dragging.
If fact, you can USE gravity to send amazing energy into your body.
Learn how to avoid "energy leaks" so you can conserve your energy for keeping up with your kids or grandkids, or whatever else feeds your BLISS!
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