You Probably Have Bad Posture (Here's how to tell)

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If you are 20 years or older, you probably have bad posture. Just like diabetes, you may never know until you begin to develop symptoms.

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The Four Postural Dysfunctions

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Bad Posture #1: Forward Head Posture

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Bad Posture #2: Rounded Thoracic Spine (Kyphosis)

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Bad Posture #3: Rounded (Internally Rotated) Shoulders

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Bad Posture #4:Anterior Pelvic Tilt (Lordosis)

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SWIPE UP TO LEARN MORE & SEE HOW TO FIX EACH POSTURAL DYSFUNCTION

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