Therex:
Driving, sitting at desk , TEXTING, video games etc. etc. These activities are not going away and for better or worse (really honestly both) are occupying more time in this the information age.
I’m sure it’s not news that this is leading to a significantly more sedentary lifestyle here in Western civilization; it’s also leading to a population with chronically poor posture.
The constant forward head posture and rounded shoulders leads to a shortening of the flexors and lengthening of the extensors of the neck. It causes the upper portion of the trapezius muscle to become over developed while decreasing the development and strength of mid and lower trapeziuz.
This causes the forward head posture and rounded shoulders that are now so prevalent.
Combating this takes a few simple movements done periodically throughout the day to combat the over use posture.
First tuck your chin (give a double chin) while looking straight ahead hold for five counts, then jut your chin out from the tucked position in a straight forward line as far as you can hold for a five count repeat five times.
Next look straight ahead (head in neutral) pull your shoulder blades down and in toward each other (trying to touch the inside tips to each other). Hold for five count then completely relax repeat this five times.
Next turn your head as far to the left as you can without discomfort hold for a ten count then repeat to the right.
Follow with dropping your head to the side trying to touch your ear to your shoulder (keep shoulder relaxed and down not shoulder to ear) for a ten count to both the left and right.
Finally roll you shoulders up then back twenty times.
This done a few times a day (it takes about 5 minutes tops) will combat the compeuter /texting posture and you’ll be more flexible , have less neck and shoulder pain and maybe even look taller to your friends and coworkers. (As with all exercise check with your doctor if you have any issues prior to starting a routine.)
Sports:
Tonight 7:00 pm MDT is game 5 of the NBA Finals. It looks clearly to me like DUB nation will hoist The Larry O’Brien Trophy despite the loss of Draymond Green to a one game suspension for flagrant fouls.
I believe Cleveland’s only chance is to have King James completely take over (which he is obviously capable of doing) and a suffocating perimeter defense to limit the splash brothers effectiveness. (Yes I know The Warriors damage has come from others tis series especially game 1 and 2). Prediction Warrior 125- Cavs 115. The trophy stay in No-Cal.
Rock n Roll:
Today June 13 marks the 51st anniversary of the American debut album of the British Rock/Blues band The Yardbirds titled For Your Love(also the title of the hit single).
The release of the album marked the end of one era for the band and the beginning of a second. Eric Clapton disillusioned by the departure from a strict Blues sound to a more Pop sound quit the band and was replaced by another guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck.
Beck kept the reins alone for about a year before a third guitar “god” joined the group (initially as a Bass player) Jimmy Paige. Beck soon left to start the Jeff Beck group. Quite a bit of guitar power in one group.
Happy Birthday For Your Love.
Well that’s it for now. Live healthy and happy and Rock n Roll. See you soon, db
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