Changing posture and skeletal alignment - it's not as easy as you think...

Can we change our posture? The answer is...yes, but it takes a lot longer, and a lot more work than you (and many other's think). In the video below, Dr. Spina discusses concepts regarding postural rehabilitation and training. Most important to note is the fact that exercise alone will NOT cause permanent changes to a persons posture. The idea that stretching "lengthens" muscles, and strengthening "shortens" muscles is an archaic concept best left in the 1960's. Current literature clearly demonstrates that muscle length remains highly unaltered unless said alterations are governed by nervous system input. This is otherwise known as neural drive. Footage was taken from an F.A.P. 'SPINE' seminar in Toronto, Ontario, Canada http://FunctionalAnatomySeminars.com http://FunctionalAnatomyBLOG.com   / drandreospina     / functionalanatomyseminars