Monday 20 August 2012

UPPER AND LOWER CROSS SYNDROME


IT OCCURS DUE TO FAULTY POSTURES.AS NOW A DAYS WE ARE LIVING A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE AND LACK OF EXERCISE CAUSES DECREASE IN MUSCLE STRENGTH,WEAKENING AND LENGTHENING PHENOMENON OF MUSCLES.
EXAMPLES TO DECREASE THIS SYNDROME ARE AS FOLLOWS:-

  • Perform the hip flexor stretch for 30 seconds on each side
  • Strengthen the glute muscles by tying a theraband just above the knee and walk side ways across the room
  • Stretch the pectoral muscles for 30 seconds by putting your hand and elbow against the corner of a wall and pushing forward until you feel a stretch in the pectoral/chest area.
  • Strengthen your lower trapezius and seratus anterior by lying down on your stomach. Turn your thumps to the ceiling and raise your chest off of the floor. Push your shoulder blades back and down, engaging the mid back and glutes, and hold for at least 30 seconds.

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