The Berman Method PodcastEpisode 48: How Neck Pain Is Directly Correlated To Bad Posture And Core ActivationIn this episode Jenni and Jake go over the importance of posture and activating your core when it comes to neck pain, and what you need to do to start alleviating the pain!(3:25) How core activation relates to neck pain, and how neck pain is related to posture.(4:28) the #1 cause of non traumatic neck pain is posture!(5:00) What is non traumatic neck pain?(5:45) Why is posture the number one cause of neck pain? (6:00) The natural tendency when you sit is your chest drops, its gravity, simple as that!(7:00) Maintain your spine angle to maintain your posture!(9:00) When your shoulders are down and your head is forward or up looking at things, you are “jack knifing” your neck and increasing the angle at your cervical spine and thoracic spine which correlates to “pinchyitis”!(9:48) What is “pinchyitis” and what does it cause?(10:45) How does your posture even affect your thumb?(12:00) If you focus on your chest position the neck typically falls in place.(12:10) how to fix your neck? Get your chest up, strengthen your core!(13:17) Before you can strengthen your core you have to activate your core..(14:00) That 6 pack you might have is not your core! Your core is made up of several muscles. (15:00) The pelvic floor muscles have to do with A LOT of your body's muscles.(16:00) The one thing that gives us the best chance at activating the core muscles is the “paparazzi pose” You stand a little bit taller and pull the belly button in!(18:45) Muscles do not push! They can only pull!(19:10) Once you feel the belly button pulled in, try more! Imagine you're about to get sucker punched right in your gut.20:09) The most common way to fix neck pain is fixing posture. The best way to fix posture, get in your paparazzi pose.(21:00) Pull your belly button into the spine and raise your chest up!(21:37) Come into berman PT to get help with muscle activation! In person and virtual sessions available.22:30) Make sure to check out last week's episode if you missed it.23:00) Stay tuned for our FREE workshops this summer!24:20) Treat the problems not the symptoms!24:46) If you want more information check out our website at www.bermanpt.com or follow us on all social media platforms!Check Us Out On Social Media - Facebook: @bermanwellness , @physicaltherapynaples, @Berman Golf Instagram: @berman_wellness, @bermanphysicaltherapy , @Berman Golf Youtube: Berman Golf, Berman Physical Therapy TikTok: Bermangolf, Bermanwellness Email us - [email protected] [email protected] Check out our website - www.bermanpt.com www.bermanpt.com/wellness www.bermangolf.com

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