Correcting posture

jethrothe2nd

I've got really **** posture and I want to correct it properly for once and for all. Years of hunching over a laptop have taken its toll. I've done a bit of googling but what I really want is a professional to have a look at me and tell me properly what I need to do.

Has anyone got any recommendations or can suggest who I could talk to about it? I'm in Maynooth but work in Dublin

a physio friend gave me exercises to do and fixed mine - so i'd recommend going to one.
don't have anyone specific in mind

Ceepo

jethrothe2nd wrote: »

I've got really **** posture and I want to correct it properly for once and for all. Years of hunching over a laptop have taken its toll. I've done a bit of googling but what I really want is a professional to have a look at me and tell me properly what I need to do.

Has anyone got any recommendations or can suggest who I could talk to about it? I'm in Maynooth but work in Dublin

Highly recommend Functional Patterns Dublin based in Donabate.
When it comes to posture and biomechanics these guys are the best in the business...

https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalPatternsDublin/

Biodegradable

bluewolf wrote: »

a physio friend gave me exercises to do and fixed mine - so i'd recommend going to one.
don't have anyone specific in mind

I had a physiotherapist recently tell me that there's nothing you can do about your posture. Strange! I'm not saying I believed it.

Ceepo

Biodegradable wrote: »

I had a physiotherapist recently tell me that there's nothing you can do about your posture. Strange! I'm not saying I believed it.

Nothing surprising here, as many Physiotherapists believe that having bad posture is not a problem. Let alone have any real results of fixing it...

The chan chan man

Citywest gym do a “spine correctors” fitness class. I’ve never tried it but it looks cool

Transform

jethrothe2nd wrote: »

I've got really **** posture and I want to correct it properly for once and for all. Years of hunching over a laptop have taken its toll. I've done a bit of googling but what I really want is a professional to have a look at me and tell me properly what I need to do.

Has anyone got any recommendations or can suggest who I could talk to about it? I'm in Maynooth but work in Dublin

Test yourself on all these and follow the video for corrections- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7HyOap7lRnymC731RVV8Py2pXSjqdFX2

I’m doing free session today and tomorrow in vitality show 330pm RDS covering mobility if you’re about

Biodegradable

Transform wrote: »

Test yourself on all these and follow the video for corrections- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7HyOap7lRnymC731RVV8Py2pXSjqdFX2

I’m doing free session today and tomorrow in vitality show 330pm RDS covering mobility if you’re about

I think this video might be a bit more specific to posture as opposed to mobility.

Seems like good advice. But I don't how effective it actually is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-7ZWPCWv0U&t=29s

Ceepo

Biodegradable wrote: »

I think this video might be a bit more specific to posture as opposed to mobility.

Seems like good advice. But I don't how effective it actually is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-7ZWPCWv0U&t=29s

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The first thing that I would advise you to do is to get yourself assessed. That way you you will get a proper plan put in place to correct any postural issues you may have. Its borderline irresponsible to post video clip of mobility work without assessing the person first.
While the correctional mobilization and exercise maybe good for some people they well end up causing more harm that good as they may not be what you need to work on.

Ps... if you do have kyposis, please DO NOT do ab work ( crunches, dead bug etc) to strengthen you core..

Transform

Ceepo wrote: »

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The first thing that I would advise you to do is to get yourself assessed. That way you you will get a proper plan put in place to correct any postural issues you may have. Its borderline irresponsible to post video clip of mobility work without assessing the person first.
While the correctional mobilization and exercise maybe good for some people they well end up causing more harm that good as they may not be what you need to work on.

Ps... if you do have kyposis, please DO NOT do ab work ( crunches, dead bug etc) to strengthen you core..

"borderline irresponsible" really dude?

So what aspect of teaching people to work on making the joints that are supposed to be mobile an issue?

Did you actually watch any of the videos?

As usual, provide a criticism yet no solution other than direct elsewhere

If you have a solution then provide it

Transform

Biodegradable wrote: »

I think this video might be a bit more specific to posture as opposed to mobility.

Seems like good advice. But I don't how effective it actually is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-7ZWPCWv0U&t=29s

mobility is posture.

Strengthening upper back is important for posture but its only one single aspect

Ceepo

Transform wrote: »

"borderline irresponsible" really dude?

So what aspect of teaching people to work on making the joints that are supposed to be mobile an issue?

Did you actually watch any of the videos?



If you have a solution then provide it

Have you seen the op in question to assess the posture and movement? Do you know if they have joint mobility problems?. Maybe they have poor posture because of hyper mobility..
Posting a clip to release tight muscles is only going to benefit someone if the muscles are tight in the first place. What if the were stuck in posterior pelvic tilt and and anterior pelvic shift?? Would foamrolling the quads be the best course if action for them.. do you think someone who is stuck in kyposis should be doing excersis like dead bug.

Yes i did watch the clips that is why I posted the comments I did.. also I didn't see anything to address kyposis which would be typical example of bad posture.

As for
"As usual, provide a criticism yet no solution other than direct elsewhere"
Not sure what you meant be this as I wasnt been critical, just advising the op to go get properly assessed. Surely this is the proper solution.

In the original post, the poster asked for a recommendation for a professional to help them achieve better posture. I recommend they go to see the guys in FP Dublin.. again this was a solution..
How could I possibly give a better solution to the op without seeing them..

Transform

Ceepo wrote: »

Have you seen the op in question to assess the posture and movement? Do you know if they have joint mobility problems?. Maybe they have poor posture because of hyper mobility..
Posting a clip to release tight muscles is only going to benefit someone if the muscles are tight in the first place. What if the were stuck in posterior pelvic tilt and and anterior pelvic shift?? Would foamrolling the quads be the best course if action for them.. do you think someone who is stuck in kyposis should be doing excersis like dead bug.

Yes i did watch the clips that is why I posted the comments I did.. also I didn't see anything to address kyposis which would be typical example of bad posture.

As for
"As usual, provide a criticism yet no solution other than direct elsewhere"
Not sure what you meant be this as I wasnt been critical, just advising the op to go get properly assessed. Surely this is the proper solution.

In the original post, the poster asked for a recommendation for a professional to help them achieve better posture. I recommend they go to see the guys in FP Dublin.. again this was a solution..
How could I possibly give a better solution to the op without seeing them..

of all the people youve worked with that have posture issues how many have had PPT or hyper mobility?

This is a generalized forum so if the OP does some of the tests i provide then MAYBE some of it would apply or open up some doors?

No kyphosis suggestions? none of the suggestions around improving T spine mobility helping?

Next thing we need a specialist to help with walking, come on this is fairly basic stuff which most display.

I took another 12 people through a mobility assessment today in a group session (none ive worked with before) and ALL had the same common issues i address in the videos i posted (combined with midline stability issues for some).

Ceepo

Transform wrote: »

of all the people youve worked with that have posture issues how many have had PPT or hyper mobility?

This is a generalized forum so if the OP does some of the tests i provide then MAYBE some of it would apply or open up some doors?

No kyphosis suggestions? none of the suggestions around improving T spine mobility helping?

Next thing we need a specialist to help with walking, come on this is fairly basic stuff which most display.

I took another 12 people through a mobility assessment today in a group session (none ive worked with before) and ALL had the same common issues i address in the videos i posted (combined with midline stability issues for some).

Maybe as much as quarter or a fifth would have ppt.. less so for hyper mobility... as I'm sure you are aware people come with all types of postural issues from APT PPT and neutral hip with kyposis with and without winged scap.. etc etc etc. Having good mobility does not always transfer to having good posture.
And as you said this is a general forum.. and you gave general information. Unfortunately the op looked for a recommendation for a professional to assess them.. maybe if the op looked for general information your advice might have been really useful..
As it happens I have often helped people with their walking gait, some of these range form people recovering from a stroke to athletes who race walking.. and i can tell you while it's not rocket science, it's far from being basic..

Stark

Biodegradable wrote: »

I had a physiotherapist recently tell me that there's nothing you can do about your posture. Strange! I'm not saying I believed it.

Depends on how you interpret these things I guess. I hear "such and such told me x" a lot when what they actually said was something different.

Physio probably just doesn't want you doing the stereotypical thing of trying to walk around like you have a broomstick shoved up your arse like a lot of people do when trying to "correct their posture". Or maybe there's a structural issue with your spine that can't be fully corrected.

There is a lot you can do in terms of strength and mobility around thoracic spine, hip flexors, core strength etc. that will lead to you holding yourself better. Pilates is especially good imo but there are other options. Most physical activity will help in some regard.