(Part 2) Top products from r/Posture

I second the idea of lower back support. Research as much as you can. A pillow will help establish a neutral spine in the car.

Also, for your desk, you can try to sit on an inflatable cushion that will make you sit upright. It is very difficult to sit poorly on this and it will engage and help strengthen your core. This should help a lot. Core exercise, 10 minutes a day will also help. Exercise will be your path to true pain relief.

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Gymnic Disc 'o' Sit Inflatable Seat Cushion, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FPTVFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JSnYCb5JBBAP0

We did a lot of research to find a good one that is not to expensive but effective. We also did a couple of podcasts on sitting posture strengthening you should listen to as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WJF2XB9/ref=cx_skuctr_share?smid=A1D8QMUHG0XR34

walking is good. walking barefoot (or with Vibram Fivefingers) is even better.

check out this awesome book, one of the most interesting books i have ever read -

Born to Run - Christopher McDougall

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307279189/

And this is an interesting one -

Walk Yourself Well

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0974779113/

You might look in to finding a rolfer. It's a great structural technique for balancing the body, with a strong focus on standing/sitting straight. They'll measure your imbalances, then work on them, re-measure, work on them again, give you tips on maintaining the balance, etc.

A back buddy could also help with the trigger points in your back.

Photos are difficult to show postural changes very well.

However, check out the book Rolfing for lots of photos.

Yes, posture can change, but for most people, it takes time to learn the exercises, time to retrain your nervous system. Outside help like a trainer or practitioner can help speed that up. Ida Rolf could do it in 10 one hour sessions. Otherwise you're looking at months or years of exercises. Don't get me wrong, I don't think Rolfing is a substitute for postural or mindful exercises, but it can dramatically speed up the process.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Office-Star-Ergonomically-Designed-Casters/dp/B002L15NSK

But i would recommend that you get a standing desk instead.

However it is good to start somewhere. :)

I actually use these in conjunction with an ergonomic stand that straddles my body so that all my joints are in a neutral position. I look all sorts of ridiculous, but my vertebrae loves me for it.

Kelley Starret's Deskbound and Becoming a Supple Leopard are great for this.

http://hannasomatics.com/index.php/about_somatics/what_is_somatics/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Somatics-Reawakening-Control-Movement-Flexibility/dp/0738209570

I subscribed to this channel -
https://youtu.be/iI2LRBdPvvg and signed up to her web course which provides really detailed step by step videos. I found that the above book and her ^ video course covered everything to control/release back, stomach, hip etc tension and to regain postural health and movement

There are some additional posts about hanna somatics on this sub. Buy the book, google hanna somatics and watch and do the exercises on youtube.

It works.

Good luck

Pelvic tilt is extant, but minor. Main issue is posterior tilt of the ribcage, anterior shift of the shoulders and head (difficult to assess because of the fact that you took the picture yourself and held onto the wall), and posterior shift of the tibia on the calcaneus.

As always, if you want really good info check out Anatomy Trains (Website / Amazon).

Be warned; you need to know, or be willing to learn, anatomy terminology.

If you're not willing to learn it yourself: Stretch low back, calves, anterior neck, and pectorals. Strengthen rhomboids and abdominals.

http://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Better-Iso-Cool-Gusseted-Standard/dp/B000ZK4QH8

I got that one. I like it. Its quite heavy, very firm, and it does stay cool for me (not something I cared about when I bought it but its part of the advertised features).

DMI Ortho Bed Wedge Elevated Leg... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0008E95S6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


I use a leg wedge it keeps me on my back while I sleep ( I have had 3 shoulder surgeries so side sleeping is out )

I would recommend going to one of those back health stores and finding the right wedge.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007VB4NE?pc_redir=1406627439&robot_redir=1

I've been using this exercise ball chair for four months now and I love it. It takes some getting used to at first, but it's really hard to slouch in it.

This book really helped me with my posture problems. Some of the most useful info is in the first chapter or two, which is available in the content sample in the link I provided.

Sort of related - you may want to read about polyvagal theory. There is also a FB group called Cranial Lab I think that’s discussing similar issues to what you mentioned with your dental stuff impacting the rest of your body

Hmm, I think that PDF is attacking a strawman idea that professionals don’t believe (“The division of the trunk into core and global muscle system is a reductionist fantasy”) or else it’s something that Pilates trainers or other nonprofessionals do that isn’t supported by doctors and the actual research (“A whole industry grew out of these studies with gyms and clinics worldwide teaching the “tummy tuck” and trunk bracing exercise to athletes for prevention of injury and to patients as a cure for lower back pain”).

Stuart McGill is an expert orthopedic on back pain issues and he prescribes glute and back strengthening exercises. He’s also very careful about the specific exercises and says that many popular exercises for abs etc are not helpful or dangerous. I don’t think he recommends clenching the transverse abdominals. The exercise in the OP video is similar to a dead bug which is a safe and recommended exercise.

It helps somewhat. I'm naturally a stomach sleeper, which will fuck your neck up real quick, and after using the pillow I don't wake up on my stomach or side as much as I used to. So yes it does help somewhat with laying on your back. I also like it because you can lay on your side with the pillow and your neck is still in a decent position. I use the arc for life linear traction pillow. This is the one I use https://www.amazon.com/Arc4life-Cervical-Linear-Traction-Pillow/dp/B00K6Q0M3I

It is expensive, but you can find them on ebay for about half off from some people who returned it. It has made a big difference for me as far as neck pain goes.

A certain Dr Sarno had a similar take on this. Putting the detail of his theorising of his aside (he has an idea about muscle response and stuff), he basically said:

Back pain is rarely due to actual back problems. Plenty of people with knackered discs walk around pain-free. The pain is due to referral of sorts - your brain representing emotional pain or stress or anxiety in body locations.

Sometimes the location is 'inspired' by a previous accident which makes you wonder if it has recurred, but that's more to do with it being a previous emotional spot than actual physical injury (he says).

His answer: Stop trying to work out what's wrong. Just trust that it is your brain playing up, and carry on as normal. Sometimes even that simple acknowledgement of the pain is enough to clear it up!

Let me double up on the OP's anxiety-depression treatment encouragement. Not even treatment, so much as: recognise that your system is declaring to you that all is not well in your life, in how you are handling things, and see if you are pushing yourself along in a way, or in a direction, you secretly know you shouldn't be.