9. Understanding Upper Crossed Syndrome

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As we move forward into the next area of the body, it is important to build on the new postural habits we've established downstream. When we think about fixing our posture, we tend to think about being scolded by a parent or teacher to stand up straight. What does that really mean though? Which muscles do we engage? Typically weakness in the lower traps is a good starting point shown in the image on the right. In this section of the course, it is important to learn how to depress your traps shown in the image on the left.

Think about pulling your shoulder blades down towards seven and five o'clock causes of upper cross syndrome or lower cross syndrome, poor foot posture, sedentary lifestyle and looking down at your phone constantly. We're going to introduce a daily corrective routine for the feet that will consist of stretches for the tight muscles, strengthening exercises for the weak muscles, and tips for maintaining correct posture throughout the day. This is a quick glimpse at the corrective routine and I will now demonstrate each movement for you

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