The Total Core-Prone. This next exercise is called the Total Core-Prone because it trains the core muscles from the upper cervical spine down to the pelvic floor. Proposed muscle activation includes the following: the deep neck flexors, lower cervical multifidus, lower trapezius, transversus abdominis, lumbar mutifidus, oblique abdominals, rectus abdominis, pubococcygeus, gluteus maximus, etc. It [...]
The HeadFlex. It is becoming well established in the scientific literature that individuals with chronic primary headaches, to a large degree, suffer from weakness and poor endurance of the deep neck flexors (ie, rectus capitis anterior, rectus capitis lateralis, longus capitis, and longus colli), which is also correlated to forward head posture34,35,36. By stabilizing the [...]
The JacRetract. This 2-stage exercise works very well with McKenzie’s neck retraction exercises33. The key to successful head-neck retraction is trunk stability. Without it, the movement is only partially effective in restoring extension to the lower cervical spine. Stage 1. a. In the sitting or standing position, the patient engages the handles in a downward [...]
2. The Rocket. a. In the standing or seated position (ideally in a chair without armrests so as to avoid interference), the patient pretends to be a rocket that is “blasting off.” As the PostureJac handles are pushed down with moderate pressure, the patient’s torso is propelled upward against gravity like a rocket until “lift-off” [...]
Check out this video. I think it is one of the best I’ve seen to demonstrate the importance of vertica axis to maintain mechanical efficiency and minimize muscle energy required to stay upright. It shows the consequences of poor posture on our frame and body organs and how excessive energy is required to sustain an [...]
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