How to Fix Hunchback Posture While Reading

[@MonnaQ]

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[@Uprighthealth]

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[@bythehairsonmyhead]

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[@Ana_826]

I am about to start studying for the toughest exam in my country, numerous 500+ pages of books that I have to cover. Thank god for this video❤ thank God for you❤

[@Msmumztheword]

Loved the prone idea, in fact, I watched the rest of the video with my laptop laying on its back and my hands on the coffee table! Fantastic hack! Worked on my ankle flexion while extending through thoracic spine. Going to work up to a hands-free, deadlift position. You're brilliant! Thank you!

[@lexica510]

Have you done any videos on having better posture while studying at a desk or doing something that requires extended periods of writing by hand? I'm studying a language and can definitely feel the effects of a few hours of taking notes and doing homework.

[@PLUG313x]

the thing is none of these positions feel comfortable while holding a book/kindle and then I can't retain any information at all because I end up concentrated on how uncomfortable I'm feeling 😢 the hunchback positions are the only ones comfortable enough to read for extended periods of time... I really want to do better but I don't know how...

[@jonrutherford6852]

Thanks for these useful tips and reminders. I like your clear explanatiions, and the mention of both pro's and con's of each technique. Above all your friendly and down-to-earth manner makes it easy for me to pay attention to the end. These tips fit my own situation perfectly and I'll be trying to remember to follow them!

[@klmjtr]

Good tips. It’s so hard to get comfortable while reading.

[@podracer35]

3:19 This is super helpful, and exactly the tip I was looking for! I also try to remind myself to keep my phone elevated just like a book, so I'm not hunching when on my phone. It's hard when I have to keep up the effort in my arm, but I might just need to get better.

[@tomasoliveira4465]

Thank you my friend u saved my life, as a lifter o reads a lot e find my self with pain during training do to bad posture

[@shattminay]

All of these tips apply to using your phone at home, as well! But what about laying on the couch watching TV/Movies for extended periods of time… we are all guilty of this!

[@mohammedali1392]

Thanks, I have been suffering from neck pain cause of reading, I will try these positions

[@ethanklivans403]

great tips for reading comfortably at home, some are not appropriate for public

[@duxedo380]

Thanks for the info. Love your point to keep the unique positions symmetrical. I will have to use the leaned over exercise more often!

[@judypequegnat8916]

for using laptop I use a stand that sits on the desk. Fully adjustable for height and tilt, also has a built in fan to keep laptop cool. I stand while using it so can stretch and move.

[@iamvictoriakaroline1603]

Love this video, it was a helpful watch. But, it's hard to apply with textbooks because they're too heavy. Do you have recommendations for working at a desk or sitting on the couch while reading a heavy book?

[@karinatudor1956]

Super useful, thank you! Seems like I can read again.

[@lizm4557]

I do audio books occasionally to avoid hunchback reading. 😃

[@bhanidtharatiyanuwat3733]

Thank youuu !!!! This helps me alot.

[@theesilverghost]

I spy Katy Bowman's "Movement Matters". Great video, Matt. I will think about how to interpret these positions for floor sitting. Thank you.

[@mandkhowell683]

Thank you for your help! Any tips for using a laptop if you aren't at a table?

[@bashayerf1010]

This is a future film for me .

[@panache1127]

Adding a few more audio books...reading books is great for you but audiobooks are great in a different way (empathy building vs. cognitive activation) and you can do all sorts of things listening to audio books.

[@zbigniewiksinski]

for the same reason your focus is 10x better while reading

[@donnachristensen3449]

How about lying flat on the floor w arms extended up? I do this while using my phone. Also helps limit time on it bc I can only hold my arms straight up in the air for so long. 🤣

[@Uprighthealth]

Nice one! I do this for short stints as well!

[@llusory_World]

Not good for eyes.. Poor vision will result

[@Msmumztheword]

Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

Thank you for your support!

[@Munna8933]

Thank you!!!

[@Flysfloss9146]

I spend many many hours reading in a supported squat in my recliner-feet up beside my butt, with my thoracic spine and head on a half foam roller- a good chest opener, too. I’m going to try the forward bent back extension tho as a break.

[@ShackieChan]

NO MATTER WHAT.

[@patricia753]

😉👍👍 I'm going to purchase a book stand 😁❤

[@donnahamilton253]

Great ideas for reading, thank you. Do you have any ideas for preparing food at the kitchen counter. I love to cook. Today I was peeing ginger and my neck was really hurting. I peel a lot at once and freeze it so I always have fresh ginger.

[@knuj101]

I do a lot of food prep at the kitchen counter and find that if I have my feet parallel about 4 inches apart, knees pushing outward, bellybutton to the backbone and butt tight and tucked under, it helps me keep my back straight and releases the tension. This is a move or position that I learned from Teresa Tapp and her Senior Fit T-Tapp program. A few months ago I realized how much it helped my lower back, shoulders & neck when “chopping and peeling” in the kitchen. As soon as I feel pain…into position. Vacuuming and even just standing is better. And it is starting to become a habit. I’m past 70 years, a couple of weeks ago found Upright Health & my goal is to be able to be comfortable in an Asian Squat by this time next year. Im working on it most every day at least a little.

[@kerryrwac]

I read in my cab, and i rest the book on the steering wheel.

[@Uprighthealth]

Nice!

[@Dream-cf3go]

Is there any tricks for reading while standing. I maintain good alignment, but after a while it starts to feel like a work out on my shoulders and arms haha

[@dafe3795]

Thanks for these ideas...will put them into practice 😊 Just a comment - and I hope you take it the right way, just trying to be informative in case your are not aware of it - I can see that wrote wear glass, so for that ... A T M also 😉 Refractive problems are to do with the eye muscles being tense or not strong enough, or not in balance, so the same way that you work any muscles in the rest of your body, you can also work your eye muscles and restore your vision. I hope this helps.🤗

[@nicolejalles7357]

Um, might you give more information? A direction we can follow?

[@ginbrunson7692]

Thanks 😊

[@sebastianochoa7780]

What if I am writing and reading all the time? I can’t escape that low position

[@shantelsomuah1067]

Thank youuuuuu

[@KenanTurkiye]

So does this mean some people are just so smart and knowledgable that they don't read so to not get a hunchback and/or kyphosis? wow! them smarties! : )

[@jlkhawaii8542]

Is your sofa a special one to keep the back straight?

[@littlevoice_11]

I find wearing a backpack seems to make my posture worse. Do you have any tips for this please?

[@Uprighthealth]

Got a video coming out on it soon

[@littlevoice_11]

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[@littlevoice_11]

@@Uprighthealth thank you. I hope to watch the video and implement your suggestions

[@szbyzan]

I have my laptop set up at shoulder height so I don"t slouch.

[@pdxoregon1]

Now if you could only do a video on how to remember my stupid PayPal password…. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 Kidding! Made myself a note to contribute to your greatness next time I’m at my laptop. PS - I’m working a lot on my Asian squat. I think it will help me with a lot of different activities. 😃🙋‍♀️

[@Uprighthealth]

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[@janiswright9494]

Love the book you are reading...onenof my favorites.

[@Uprighthealth]

It's a gem!

[@poetrader]

but it's soooooo comfy to curl into a ball to read 😭

[@cherishireland9194]

I slouch at the PC a lot

[@Uprighthealth]

What tips do you have for fixing your hunchback while reading? Drop me a comment!👇

[@machineman6498]

👍

[@108u9]

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[@garyroberts2563]

Sit at a table.

[@klmjtr]

👍😃🙏🏼

[@leisuretime90822]

stop saying hunchback for fuck sake

[@evie4005]

thank you this was extremely helpful

[@BroncosSUCK1980]

sounds annoying like people are better off not reading

[@1being]

Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

Thank you loads!

[@jonrutherford6852]

Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

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