Skeletal muscles also produce more subtle movements that result in various facial expressions, eye movements, and respiration. In addition to movement, muscle contraction also fulfills some other important functions in the body, such as posture, joint stability, and heat production. What muscles maintain upright posture? The flexor muscles are inRead More →

While there are lots of braces and posture correctors on the market to wear on the go, the chiropractors we spoke with don’t recommend relying on one. “Forcing your body to have good posture by wearing a brace can lead to more muscle weakness as you become dependent on it,”Read More →

Child’s pose. … Shoulder blade squeeze. … Plank. … Bridge. Can you correct years of bad posture? Even if your posture has been a problem for years, it’s possible to make improvements. Rounded shoulders and a hunched stance may seem like they’re set in stone by the time we reachRead More →

Even if your posture has been a problem for years, it’s possible to make improvements. Rounded shoulders and a hunched stance may seem like they’re set in stone by the time we reach a certain age, and you may feel you’ve missed the boat for better posture. But there’s aRead More →