Touch toes daily to strengthen lower back and improve flexibility. Perform bridge exercises 5-30 times daily to stretch lower back. Bend one knee onto cushion to stretch hips after sitting. Do yoga poses to decompress spine and improve posture
Forward head posture can cause chronic pain and numbness. Every inch of forward head requires 10 lbs of additional neck support. Many people don't realize they have poor neck posture
Complete lower body workouts 2-3 times weekly with 3-4 sets of 12-15 reps. Side lunges with dumbbells are the most effective hip-widening exercise. Yoga poses like Frog and Pigeon help open hips and build flexibility
Height is determined by 60-80% genetics and 20-40% environment. Growth plates close in early twenties, stopping natural height gain. Women typically stop growing around age 18, men around 20
Rhomboids are deep muscles between spine and shoulder blades. They help elevate and rotate shoulders and improve posture. Weak rhomboids can cause slumping posture and mid-back pain
Rib flare occurs when bottom of rib cage sticks out. Can affect one or both sides and cause pain. May make it harder to take deep breaths