I wanted to continue to talk about the forward head posture that I mentioned in my last article. To return the head into its correct position open the thumb and index finger and place that space (the thena space) on the chin. With light pressure push the chin backwards (do not constrict the throat) and feel what happens in the rest of the body. Keep the chin in this position and test its availability to turn to the right and then to the left. Now let the chin go forward (exaggerate the position to get the right idea) and try to turn the head to the right and the left. Feel the restriction this position has caused. Now bring the chin back using the thena space once more to bring it into alignment. Raise your arms firstly to the front and then up to the side. They should arrive to above the head. Once again let the chin go forwards and repeat the arm raises. Feel the restriction of the movement. This will make you understand how important it is to keep the cervical spine in alignment so we are not putting unnecessary strain on the surrounding muscles. During the day when sitting, or also when walking, we can help our posture just by carrying out this exercise and feeling the result. Another exercise to try using the thena space on the chin is from a sitting position lean forward from the hips and pushing into the floor with your feet come to a standing position. Keep the chin in this position also when sitting down. By doing this it eliminates the neck from going into a iper lordosis. Remember to breathe and move consciously so you can learn more about your body.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 07:53:01 +0000
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