Advanced Chin Tuck Strength Drill for Better Posture

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Advanced Chin Tuck Strength Drill for Better Posture

A while back I shared this great basic chin tuck exercise to help with posture, tightness and pain in the neck and shoulders. Posture and being pain free is important to a lot of my clients. And several of them have really benefited from a progression of this move to build more strength in the muscles that pull your neck and head back to a healthier position. This one was taught to me by the awesome Dr. Mark Bautista of Balanced Beast Physical Therapy.

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Tight Neck and Shoulders? Try These Wall Angels!

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Tight Neck and Shoulders? Try These Wall Angels!

If you have a tight neck and shoulders, doing a stretch like this scorpion opener and combining with these wall angels may be the winning combo for better mobility and posture. As always, consult a physical therapist or medical professional for any pain and stop any stretch or exercise right away if it doesn’t feel safe for you.

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Chin Tuck Your Neck Back to Better Posture and Mobility

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Chin Tuck Your Neck Back to Better Posture and Mobility

If you suffer from a bad case of “tech neck” from too much screen time, consider adding some chin tucks to your day to mobilize and strengthen the cervical spine, restore posture and reduce pain. My awesome physical therapist Mark Bautista, DPT, PT at Renew Physical Therapy gives a great demo in this video. Be gentle and listen to your body. This should feel good. If this causes you pain stop right away and consult a doctor (like Mark and his team). If pain free, start with 10 reps a few times a day to give your neck a break. For more mobility tips follow Mark on IG @dr.markpt.

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Tights Shoulders and Neck? Channel Your Inner Scorpion!

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Tights Shoulders and Neck? Channel Your Inner Scorpion!

If you are feeling tight in the neck and shoulders from too much typing and texting (I know I am!) here is my favorite stretch for getting some relief. Channel your inner scorpion!

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