The Easiest, Most Effective Posture Fix

Over-50s specialist physio Will Harlow shows us how:

Have a seat

Not our usual advice, but in this case it won’t be for long, so it’s fine. Also, have on hand a long, thin resistance band with light tension.

1. Sit on the edge of the chair
2. Trap the middle of the band under your feet with your heels on the floor, and hold each end with your thumbs pointing up.
3. Sit tall with slight tension on the band, and pull the band towards your face.
4. Next, rotate your arms so your thumbs move past your head.
5. Finally, slowly return to the start in one controlled motion.

Throughout, you should maintain an upright posture, keep your shoulders relaxed and down, and move smoothly without jerky motions.

Done this way, this strengthens your scapular and rotator cuff muscles to correct rounded posture and ease neck and shoulder pain.

For more on all of this plus a visual demonstration, enjoy:

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