Computer neck (part 3 of 4) – what not to do
What are we to do with these deep postural habits when our jobs involves prolonged sitting and computer work? Are these habits possible to break? The answer is yes, but its not as simple as you might think. As you get better at working on your posture, you will start...
Computer neck (part 2 of 4) – The science
In this blog I want to tell you how scientific studies have clearly documented this effect, but not given any particular explanation for why we do it or how to avoid it. In the previous blog, I asked to you to notice how you pull you head forward and down for no...
Computer neck (part 1 of 4) – The self test
Why the heck do we tighten our neck and shoulders every time we sit down at the computer? Did you know that when you concentrate, or when you are stressed, your nervous system pulls your head forward and down and tightens your neck and shoulder muscles? In fact,...
A Pilates Teacher’s Breastcancer Story
The surgeon’s words resonated as if the room had walls of metal. Red face, tight eyes, struggling authority. I didn’t want to be him almost as much as I didn’t want to be me. “Ms Petrovic, I am very sorry. You have breast cancer.” Infinite hole, stranglehold. Choking....
