Piazzini DB, Marrocco R, Aulisa AG, Mastantuoni G, Bertolini C. Respiratory mechanics in idiopathic scoliosis. J Appl Biomater Biom 2006;4(3):200–01. doi: 10.1177/228080000600400319. Search PubMed For this, you should use specially designed Nordic Walking Poles that have some different features: minutes of laying down with no interruptions might be easy for some people, but for people with busy minds it can be quite difficult.

Coenen P, Gilson N, Healy GN, Dunstan DW, Straker LM. A qualitative review of existing national and international occupational safety and health policies relating to occupational sedentary behaviour. Appl Ergon 2017;60:320–33. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2016.12.010. Search PubMedTsantes AG, Papadopoulos DV, Vrioni G, et al. Spinal infections: An update. Microorganisms 2020;8(4):476. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8040476. Search PubMed The correct way to lay on a posture pole is by having your arms stretched out with your palms facing up, having your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. The posture pole must go length ways down your spine and must support your head and tail bone – this is very important!

The manufacturer / developer (an Australian chiropractor) outline a wealth of research that has gone into designing the posture pole – which appears to be just a simple length of high density foam – and it is certainly worth trying. VERDICT Adjustable – The three-section telescopic mechanism allows you to adjust the height of the pole wherever you are. How to use a posture pole: Lay on your posture pole from head down the spine to your pelvis. Bend up your knees with your feet on the floor, and arms in the ‘cactus’ position – arms at 90 degree angle to your body with elbows bent as 90 degrees (you may not be able to achieve this with your arms/hands touching the ground. If so, bring your elbows down towards your body until they do touch the ground). Relax here for up to 15 minutes, although to begin with try it for 1-2 minutes, get up and see how you feel. If you are sore, stop. If not, keep going. The point of the posture pole is to not only correct posture, but also to de-stress. While you are laying on the posture pole, it’s important to try and switch off – use of phones and other devices are not advised during this exercise.Generally speaking, walking poles should be the height from the top of your palm (when your arm is down by your side) with your forearm held out in front of you at 90 degrees to your body. Essentially the top of the handle should be at waist/hip level and your elbow at 90 degrees.

If walking round the side of a hill rather than going up to the top, and down the other side use a shorter pole on the rise side and lengthen the pole for the fall side to give you best support. Posture is almost certainly associated with pain and morbidity, but this is likely to be a much weaker association than previously thought. There is also a strong argument that this association is more attributed to sedentary behaviour, which inherently involves sustained postures. However, incases of clear pathology and/or specific context for the presenting patient, specific postural advice may be necessary to reduce tissue load, compression and sensitivity and to reduce ‘postural fear’. This is done with the evidence of a clinical history and physical examination. More broadly, it is important that clinicians ensure the language used promotes movement and reduces fear or fixed beliefs about posture and its role in spinal pain. Overall posture is a complex interaction of multiple factors, and a broad-brush approach of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ is not applicable. Key points To understand what a posture pole is and why we prescribe to it most of our patients, you have to understand what poor posture is and what it’s doing to your body long term. What is poor posture and what does it do to the body?

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A recent study found that those who used a foam rolling device had an improvement in their spinal curves. This can mean less pain and more energy! The best part about using this product is that it’s simple enough to do at home or office. You will also feel better knowing that by improving your posture, you’re helping prevent serious diseases such as osteoporosis. We hope we can give you a few tips to help inform you of how the Posture Pole (or foam rollers) can help you lead a healthier life! If you are looking for a way to improve your posture and strengthen your core, then a Foam Roller or Posture Pole is just what you need! What is a Posture Pole? Posture is a contentious subject among health professionals and the wider public. It holds strong cultural, political and societal meanings, but these ingrained beliefs are often unsupported by evidence. ‘Good’ posture is generally idealised as being ‘straight’ and ‘upright’, while ‘bad’ posture is associated with slumping and stooping. Physiologically, each of these postures or movements loads tissues differently. It is often the context of the total force through particular musculoskeletal tissue (tissue loading) thatis key, rather than set definitions of good and bad.

Invest in foam rollers for posture correction, pilates and fitness training. There are half and full rollers available in a variety of sizes (30, 45, 60 or 90cm). The longest ones (60-90cm) are best for posture correction. Ensure your tailbone on the pole and have your knees bent, feet flat on the ground and your palms up (see the video above for a demonstration). Most walkers use their poles inefficiently, bending their arms at the elbow and placing the pole tip slightly in front to use the pole as support. A more effective way is to keep your arm in a fairly neutral position (which is with a very slight bend) and use the shoulders to propel yourself forwards.

Never heard of a posture pole before? A posture pole is a long semi-circular foam device that resembles a foam roller cut in half. It is very simple to use – the individual lays on the posture pole, ensuring the head and tailbone are resting on the pole. Laying on a posture pole works by doing the following: Laying on the posture pole opes and stretches the chest which allows us to breath properly and helps switch us from a fight flight state (sympathetic nervous system/Sympathetic Dominance) to a rest and digest state (parasympathetic nervous system). How do I use a posture pole?