Posture tips for winter!

Its that time of year when scarfs and coats are on and posture gets compromised. Our heads hang forward as do our shoulders round over even more to keep us warm causing stress on the neck and shoulders and strain in the upper back. More explanation here for thoracic outlet syndrome which can be a result of this poor posture and stress in this area https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=450321805022638&set=a.147110562010432.36040.147107135344108&type=1&theater. SO, remember ears in line with shoulders and imagine your collar bone nice and wide like a strong hanger not curving forward like a wire hanger (everyone knows no more wire hangers!) Start to recognize when your head is hanging inches in front of your entire body. When you put on a scarf imagine its a soft neck brace and wrap it all the way around helping you lift up tall with a long spine not pulling you forward and down into your coat. Posture is always a thought, stand tall and strong live healthy and long!