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A 20-Minute Call with My Posture Coach — Whalespan

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A 20-Minute Call with My Posture Coach

Bryan Johnson20m · 2023-09-07

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◐Partially SupportedThe ability to resist unexpected attempts to move the head indicates clenching to maintain posture, and individuals should be cued to use minimal effort.◐Partially SupportedBilateral jugular vein stenosis impedes blood flow from the brain and is associated with white matter hyperintensities and intracranial pressure.◐Partially SupportedInternal jugular vein compression stenosis may be a common denominator in patients with migraines, headaches, and fatigue.◐Partially SupportedInternal jugular vein compression or stenosis is a potential contributor to cranial venous hypertension and cerebral spinal fluid hypertensive problems.

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Performing levator scapulae exercises with weights, pulling shoulders up and forward, is an effective technique for strengthening postural muscles.

◐Partially SupportedSuboccipital and levator scapulae exercises require maintaining a long neck posture.

◐Partially SupportedCorrecting neck posture involves lengthening the neck by pulling upwards, which activates deep neck flexors and may cause the head to move slightly forward.

◐Partially SupportedMinimal effort and avoidance of clenching are recommended during neck lengthening exercises.

◐Partially SupportedFor most people, 8lb weights are sufficient for scapular retraction exercises.

◐Partially SupportedWhen performing scapular retraction exercises, the pull should originate from the shoulders, not the wrists.

◐Partially SupportedCompression stenosis of the internal jugular veins may contribute to cranial venous hypertension and potentially intracranial hypertension.

◐Partially SupportedBending the neck back can block jugular veins and lead to hemorrhages.

◐Partially SupportedNormal combined flow rates for both internal jugular veins are approximately between 700 and 1200 milliliters per minute.

◐Partially SupportedTo avoid brachial plexus impingement during scapular retraction exercises, maintain a slightly elevated position and only move the scapula back, not back and down.

◐Partially SupportedInternal jugular vein stenosis may influence the development of craniological disorders such as early dementia.

◐Partially SupportedThe suboccipital exercise involves maintaining a chin-down position and extending the head upwards about 30 degrees, focusing movement on the upper atlanto-occipital joint.

◐Partially SupportedPatients with chronic pain are more sensitive to potential brachial plexus impingement during scapular retraction exercises than individuals without chronic pain.

◐Partially SupportedCranial cervical junction misalignment, specifically C0/C1 and C1/C2 posterior gliding, is identifiable on facet joint imaging.

◐Partially SupportedFollowing a specific protocol of posture changes and exercises for six to nine months can correct internal jugular vein stenosis.

◐Partially SupportedLower combined internal jugular vein flow rates (e.g., 200-300 ml/min) are associated with worse patient symptoms.

◐Partially SupportedA prominent Adam's apple and less conspicuous chin can indicate poorer posture.

◐Partially SupportedTo engage the levator scapulae for stabilization, position arms slightly in front of the body, pull the elbow and wrist back, and keep the neck long, pulling towards the nose.

◐Partially SupportedPulling upwards during levator scapulae exercise targets the upper trapezius, and pulling downwards targets the pectoralis minor, neither of which is the desired outcome for levator scapulae activation.

◐Partially SupportedThe suboccipital exercise requires continuous downward pressure on the forehead with approximately five pounds of force, avoiding excessive upward movement.

✕Not SupportedAttempting to directly correct forward head posture by pulling the head back can worsen the condition.