Have you heard the cues shoulder blades down and back? DocJen & Dr. Dom describe the problem with this cue in relation to flaring of the ribcage and enhanced stress signalling within the body. By explaining the predominance of the forward posture, yet how posture is dynamic, they dive into how you can "reverse" that forward posture and promote stability around the shoulder blades! Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

01:19 – What is the problem with this cue?

05:58 – Could this cue be causing more tension?

06:53 – What is the best posture?

08:16 – Do we need posture correctors?

11:24 – Exercises to combat that forward posture

15:24 – Addressing all 6 movements of the shoulder blade

22:24 – Serratus Anterior Stability

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