If you are on your phone a lot, your posture might look like this and you may have ‘text neck’!
Poor phone posture can create problems like these:
pain, stress and tightness in the neck and back
headaches
limited range of motion in the neck
rounded shoulders
slumped posture
respiratory problems
Do you think the lungs can fully inflate and allow you to breathe easily if the head is down (constricting the throat and airway) and you are constantly slumped forward, crowding and compressing the lungs and organs in the trunk of the body?
For short periods of mobile phone or tablet usage, hold the device up to eye level, keeping your spine and neck straight as possible.
For longer periods, you may need to prop your device on a stand or use it at the table or desk to get it close to your eye level and not have to tilt your head down.
Be creative, do whatever it takes to use your device in a comfortable and good posture position.
Of course, I can help your posture with Bowen Therapy too!
Many households around Australia are struggling with mould at the moment due to prolonged rainfall.
This homemade mould cleaner is easy to make up and will help you get rid of mould and prevent it coming back.
Use a mask when you are cleaning mould to prevent inhaling any mould spores. It’s also recommended to use an old cloth that you dispose of after cleaning to avoid spreading the spores.
Dry the area thoroughly afterwards and try to keep your house as dry as you can. You may need to investigate further if there are any ongoing issues with leaks.
Homemade Mould Cleaner
20 drops Young Living clove essential oil
20 drops Young Living tea tree essential oil
2 capfuls of Young Living Thieves Household Cleaner
1/2 cup white vinegar
Add everything to a 500ml glass spray bottle. Top with cooled water from the kettle and shake well.
I wanted to share an interesting case study with you as this is not my only client I have seen with the problem of ‘sexy back’!
A young female in her early 20s, was having a lot of trouble with her lower back and sciatic nerve. She’d already been hospitalised several times with the pain and there was talk of back surgery but she’d been told to lose weight before that could go ahead. She’d tried other therapies with no relief and then a friend of hers (a client of mine) had told her to see me.
There was structural misalignment in her lower spine and hips – she had grown up on a property and used to ride horses, had several falls, but now worked at an office in the city. She wasn’t getting any physical exercise and her muscle tone was very poor. However she responded quickly with her first Bowen session and had significant relief.
She was very excited to be able to move with substantially less pain.
I spoke to her about needing to rebuild muscle tone to support the corrections, suggested some gentle exercises she could do at home to support her recovery.
Her second session also went well and we got further improvement to the stage where she was no longer in pain. She hadn’t however chosen to do any of the exercises or stretches to help herself. I explained again the importance of building and maintaining muscle tone to keep pain free.
Her third treatment was totally different. She came in limping and in severe pain. Her father came in this time with her. She told me she had been great, no pain and full mobility until the weekend, then something had gone drastically wrong – she didn’t know what.
Her father sat out in reception while I helped his daughter but as I came out of her clinic room he grabbed me.
“She’s been going really well coming here but it’s her husband.” he whispered.
“He works away on shifts but he came back over the weekend. A long weekend, it’s too much sex or what he makes her do. It’s happened before but she won’t listen!”
I knew it was possible and could see he was very concerned. Recent activity had made her pelvis unstable and because of her poor muscle tone and lack of fitness she was back in trouble.
So if you are in a similar situation, just be aware of ‘sexy back’.
There are positions where you can still have fun or a loving connection but not put your back at risk. Slow and supported tends to work better than fast and rough, and honest communication with your partner is important. Be conscious of positions that hurt or trigger your lower back pain and adjust accordingly.
Typically the person with lower back pain would take a more passive role and pillows can be used to support the back, hips or go under the knees, etc. Suggested positions depend on the type of pain and the actions that trigger it but may include seated using a chair or laying on the side and spooning.
Having a hot shower before sex can also be helpful and can loosen tight muscles, easing cramp and spasm. Don’t hesitate to ask your doctor or therapist for positions specific for your condition – they won’t mind, they would rather you use safe positions and stay pain free!
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If you are in pain, or even once you become pain free, you should be on the lookout for triggers in your environment. Are these things giving you pain?
Some things to look out for:
Have you heard the saying “sitting is the new smoking” – it’s true! Sitting for too long or in the wrong position can have major pain consequences.
If you work on computers frequently make sure the work space and layout suits you. Make sure that the monitor is at comfortable eye level so you don’t have to tilt your head down and that the mouse is within easy reach (without over extending your arm/shoulder). Keep your head and spine vertically aligned – constantly tilting the head forward and down, tightens neck and shoulders muscles. Take frequent breaks to move freely and drink water!
When you are sitting, your feet should be able to comfortably rest on the floor (or stool) and not swing from the seat. Maybe a ‘Sit to Stand’ or ergonomic desk may be the answer for you. Test personally before you buy if possible and select a good quality chair – if you have back and pain issues this is not the time to buy cheap.
Poor phone posture – have you ever looked at someone (or yourself in the mirror) while using your mobile phone or tablet? Head forward and down, rounded upper back and shoulders – it’s not a pretty sight. Prolonged texting, watching movies or using Facebook etc. helps create what was called years ago ‘dowagers hump’.
Are any of these habits causing you pain? You can turn it around! Change your environment and habits and get some good body work to help relieve your pain.
Sometimes in our life, we encounter toxic people, places or situations. It can really have an impact on our wellbeing and leave us feeling drained and down.
There are lots of things you can do to shake off that negative energy and feel calm and clear again.
Try one of these ideas and see how you feel afterwards:
Go for a swim, water is a great cleanser.
Go for a walk or run out in nature, get some fresh air in your lungs and wind on your face.
Sit outside in the sunshine (or the rain) and let the healing power of nature restore you.
Exercise, going to the gym, playing sport or any focused activity can be beneficial.
Have a shower, wash your hair and visualise all that negativity just washing away down the drain.
Imagine or visualise a beautiful ‘positive energy’ waterfall washing down and cleansing you.
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