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Omg, rounded shoulders

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Seeress · 25/07/2021 18:27

Somebody took a video of me today and it was...bad. My head looks like it's sitting on a horizontal stick. What can I do?! I'm wondering if this is chiropractor worthy or fixable or God forbid not fixable! Fellow rounded shoulders, did you sort it?

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Terrazzo · 26/07/2021 12:09

@Seeress

I've just got one! Did you just look up what exercises and stretches to do on YouTube? I've decided that this is the answer and the foam roller will transform my neck from alligator to swan!
I’ve done Pilates for a while and seen a physio for sciatica so have picked up some moves along the way. There will be lots on YouTube though im sure, ‘foam roller for posture’ or spine or something. Enjoy!
QueenPeary · 26/07/2021 12:25

Also just ordered foam roller! :o thanks for the thread OP 👍

FlorrieLindley · 26/07/2021 12:31

Not that it's of any help to you at all - but way back when I was in primary school, about 100 years ago it seems, I was taught by nuns, and if anyone slouched in their seat, or sat in any way other than with a straight back, they got whacked with a ruler as the nun passed by. When I was a young woman people used to comment on my posture and had I gone to ballet school! Ha! If they could see me now, rounded shoulders and the hint of a dowager's hump coming along.
So, time is of the essence OP, and I'm sure the amazing advice you've been given will help - no need for ruler-whacking nuns!

Terrazzo · 26/07/2021 12:38

This is essentially what I do.

Seeress · 26/07/2021 12:42

Fantastic thanks for posting this @Terrazzo ! Sales of foam rollers have shot up because of you. And I'm glad I don't have to resort to nuns! Good luck with your posture too @QueenPeary

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crosshatching · 26/07/2021 13:28

A good exercise is also to stand in a door frame with your hands placed on the frame at shoulder height. Take a small step back and then lean your body in pushing against your hands. You should feel a good stretch through the front of your shoulders and your pec muscles. Might feel a bit much at first go gently.

BlankTimes · 26/07/2021 13:45

Have a look at a Curble chair, it's not a full chair, but can be placed on a chair, sofa, bed or the floor and its shape automatically straightens your back and shoulders.

My dd has hypotonia where the muscles don't attach to the bones properly and that makes all her joints floppy. She tends to slump forwards in the middle around the diaphragm which then gives a hunched back, rounded shoulders and a jaw that juts forward.
This chair has helped a lot, as have several other things. Pilates for core muscle strength, Alexander Technique for being aware of how you move. Actors use it a lot as do dressage riders for posture control. Some back braces do train the muscles to be in the correct position, but be aware that because they have been incorrectly positioned for a long time, this feels comfy and the correct position feels uncomfortable, so it's hard work to keep doing something that doesn't feel good.

The OT we had when she was a child said that when sitting, the hips, knees and ankle joints need to be at 90 degrees, no slouching.

There are loads of helpful youtube videos, the 'trick' is to persevere when it's uncomfortable.
I'd recommend a few lessons with a practitioner simply because what feels like correct posture to you may actually not be and they can save you a lot of time and effort trying to get it right on your own.

ahoyshipmates · 26/07/2021 14:02

@Iknowthiswillendbutwhen

Adult ballet lessons! There are lots on line.
I was going to suggest this too. There are loads for adult beginners. The ones with arm exercises would be good.
Seeress · 26/07/2021 19:38

@BlankTimes the curble looks fantastic and exactly right for my needs and lifestyle. Thanks for your detailed post

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