This blog post contains exercises, stretches and strategies to fix Achilles Tendinopathy. In This Blog Post: What is Achilles Tendinopathy? Achilles Tendinopathy (including tendonitis and tendinosis) is an injury involving the Achilles Tendon. Types of Achilles Tendinopathy: 1. Insertional This is where the injury has occurred in the site where the Achilles tendon attaches onto ... Read more The post Exercises To Fix Achilles Tendinopathy appeared first on Posture Direct ..read more

Do you have a clicking knee? This blog post will cover the exercises and stretches that will help address this noisy issue! What Is a clicking Knee? A clicking knee is due to the knee cap (Patella) rubbing against the leg bone (Femur). This occurs at the Patellofemoral joint. The clicking will usually occur as the knee bends and/or straightens (eg. walking, walking down stairs, squatting). (The clicking/grinding/popping noise produced is referred to as “Crepitus”.) Other potential reasons for clicking in the knees: Degenerative joint issues Chondromalacia Flicking tendon/ligaments over bony ..read more

Do you have neck pain? This blog post will cover all of the best exercises and stretches to fix a pinched nerve in the neck. What is a pinched nerve? A pinched nerve in the neck occurs when there is compression of a nerve (C1-T1) in the Cervical spine. In This Blog Post Causes Symptoms Tests Exercises To Fix A Pinched Nerve In The Neck Causes A pinched nerve is usually compressed by a: Disc pathology (bulge, herniation, prolapse) and/or Narrowing of the joint (Central/Foraminal Stenosis). These can be associated with: Osteoarthritis Trauma Forward Head Posture Dowager’s Hump Genetic Pre ..read more

This blog post covers exercises, stretches and strategies to help fix Hip Bursitis. What is Hip Bursitis? Hip Bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa located at the side of the hip region. The bursa is a sac of fluid which sits under the tendons/muscles. It has the important role of reducing friction as the tendons slide over each other. (Also related to: Trochanteric Bursitis, Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome, Gluteal Tendonitis, ITB issues.) In This Blog Post Symptoms Causes Test Exercises For Hip Bursitis Common Questions Symptoms The main symptom associated with Hip Bursitis is pain ..read more

This blog post covers the best exercises and stretches to fix Hip Impingement syndrome. What is Hip Impingement? Hip Impingement is a painful condition where the structures which are located at the front of the hip are compressed/pinched/squashed. (This generally occurs when the hip is flexed past 90 degrees.) It can associated with issues such as: Labral tears Cartilage wear Arthritis Hip Impingement is also referred to as Anterior Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI). In This Blog Post Symptoms Causes Test For Impingement Hip Impingement Exercises Common Questions Symptoms The main sympt ..read more

How can you sit with good posture if your chair doesn’t even support you? If you’re like most people, finding the right ergonomic chair for you is a daunting task at first. You probably have some questions such as: How do I know if a chair is suitable for me? What are the main features to look out for? Do I need arm rests? In this blog post: Instead of recommending an exact chair, I’ll go over all of the desirable features that you should look for in an ergonomic chair. What to look for in an ergonomic chair Note: The main feature to look for is ADJUSTABILITY. The more that you are able to ..read more

This blog post will cover 14 different exercises on how to perform your own spinal decompression at home. Decompression of the structures in the lower back (such as the disc, nerve and/or joint) may help reduce pain and tightness. It can be helpful in conditions such as: Sciatica Disc bulge/herniation Degenerative Disc Disease Tight muscles and joints How to do Spinal decompression at home Key Points To Consider Keep your lower back and legs completely relaxed during the exercises. If you can not relax, the decompression effect will be less effective. Initially – Aim for a small amount of ..read more

This blog post contains the best exercises to get rid of Cervicogenic Headaches. Cervicogenic Headaches are headaches that are referred from the muscles, joints, discs, ligaments and/or nerves of the neck. It is often influenced by: Forward Head Posture Awkward sleeping position Prolonged positions of the neck Quick and/or Awkward neck movements Exercises To Fix Cervicogenic Headaches Cervicogenic headaches are usually associated with tightness/pain/injury/strain to the following structures: Base Of The Skull Upper Trapezius Sternocleidomastoid Jaw Muscles Frontalis/Occipitalis Eyebrow Musc ..read more

The purpose of this post is to answer the question of: “What is the best sleeping position to promote good posture?” What to expect in this post: Importance Of Sleeping Posture Best Position To Sleep For Posture Avoid Sleeping On Stomach Pillow Tips Mattress Tips Other Tips Importance of having Good sleeping posture Your sleeping posture is more important than you may think… Not only does your posture matter when you’re upright, it is equally as important when you’re lying flat. Don’t let your poor sleeping position be the cause of your bad posture! Tell me something… Have you ever wok ..read more

This blog post is a step-by-step guide on how to adopt the proper posture whilst driving in your car. For you to be reading this blog post, my assumption is that you probably spend a certain amount of time sitting in a car. And perhaps – are experiencing some sort of pain or discomfort in your neck, shoulders or back? If so – please consider the steps, tips and suggestions offered in this blog post to achieve your best sitting posture in the car. Bad posture for driving Before we cover the ideal driving posture, we must first have a look at how most people are sitting in the car. … Look ..read more