Structural Performance Podcast

In this episode, I discuss and dissect the recent trending story about Esther Gokhale and her work with back pain- specifically comparing modern, first world, anatomy of the spine (she terms the “S- Shaped Spine) and the “J- Shaped Spine found in very old anatomy books in addition to modern indigenous peoples who live a traditional, non sitting lifestyle. In this discussion I explain the reasons for the anatomical differences, their implication in poor posture, hip, SI, back, neck, and shoulder pain, and I offer a strategy for improving posture and banishing back pain. Resources: Esther Gokhale’s website: http://gokhalemethod.com Exercise tips and movement cues:   1)   lift the collarbones (disengage your shoulder girdle- engage your core) 2)   build your glute medius (stand, balance, lunge- use your legs more often!) 3)   build your glute complex (min, med, max)- squat often 4)   Leg strength and mobility is important 5)   Keep a long neck (starts in the mid back- lumbo dorsal hinge) 6)   Get a Functional