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Announcing: Organic Posture And Functional Fitness Course Enrollment

September 23rd, 2010 12 comments

REMEMBER!  

Post ANY questions or comments you have about this video or the new course by clicking on "Comments" on the top right of this post!

 

If you're new or haven't yet had the chance to incorporate the methods I teach, be sure to browse the comments below to get an idea of what to expect from the course.

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A new comment on the post "CPS Exercise Solutions" is waiting for your approval
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Comment:  I did some gardening today-lots of bending and lifting which made my back and neck very stressed and sore. I tried some of the exercises and felt immediately more relaxed and in less pain.

I really enjoy doing these exercises as they are very calming, and also indicate to me where the problem areas are. I never realised how important the breathing aspect of exercise is. Its made a big difference to me to undo the bad habit of upper chest breathing.
Looking forward to more.

Thanks Steve

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Blackiebluewings has made a comment on Piriformis Stretch For Back Pain and Sciatica…Done Right!:

so simple yet soo effective. 

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I was feeling old and stiff before my time.

I've suffered a number of sporting injuries over the years including broken ribs, toes, fingers and a broken hip. Impact exercises are now a thing of the past, mainly to help preserve my prosthetic hip for as long as possible, but also because of the pain caused elsewhere.

What I liked the most is the realisation that my whole body can be governed by achieving the correct posture. At 46 yrs old, this may take a little time, but I'm already finding that I am more conscious of how I position myself and also how I breathe. At just over 6', and weighing in at 175lbs, I actually feel taller and more able to carry my weight in a more balanced and confident way.

The video clips are simple to follow and far better than trying to understand by reading a book.

I felt a bit regretful that my posture hasn't been addressed at an earlier age. However, I don't think it's too late.

Colin Braithwaite, Tauranga, New Zealand

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I'm not responding to this particular post. I'm leaving a comment so express my appreciation for everything you are sharing with us. I have been suffering from chronic back pain for almost 30 years.

I've seen dozens of doctors, chiropractors, therapists, acupuncturists, you name it, and they all disagreed with each other. Oops, I forgot to mention MRIs interpreted differently by orthopedic surgeons, and the  doctors who told me to look up psychiatrists.

I've taken matters into my own hands. The information and videos you provide will make a huge difference in my life.

Sincerely,

Isabelle

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Twinkietinydog has made a comment on Posture Correction Exercise – Organic Posture With The Myobalance Method:

So simple, the way you explain it.

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 Twinkietinydog has made a comment on Posture Correction Exercises – 3 "Must Have" Inexpensive Tools For Posture Transformation:

You have a new fan. I love your videos and find them invaluable. You keep it simple as well as inexpensive, therefore anybody can do those exercises. They are also SAFE! Great channel. I will be back to watch as many of your videos as possible. Thank you. 

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Author : Betsy 

Comment:    Thanks for another great video.  I need to reprogram the way I use my body, reaching, bending, carrying things. I tend to tense my shoulders and bend straight down straining my back. I have though been more aware of just how I use my body since doing your exercises and your correct sitting video.

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weetbix55 has made a comment on Piriformis Stretch For Back Pain and Sciatica…Done Right!

THANK you YOU R THE MANNNNN 

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Author : Jilly 
Comment:    I love watching your videos.  You are a very kind & generous person giving out this knowledge.

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New comment on your post "CPS Self Test #2 – Lower Crossed Syndrome"
Author : lesley 

Comment:    Both hips got to 0' but my knees were both at ~45! When I pulled my lower leg to 90' at the knees my hip and thighs got an awful stretch that I had to ease off right away!  Ow.  I feel old!  Please, what is the exercise??

Thanks.  I've only just joined and I think this is a great mission and very generous of you.  I've had core amnesia for almost all my life I think.  I want to change that!

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richardban1 has made a comment on Piriformis Stretch For Back Pain and Sciatica…Done Right!:

thanks you are my hero. I exercised with suspension equipment this morning and did some foam rolling after to loosen my lower back muscles and it band. I started having muscle spasms, numbness and pain from my hip to my knee. I have done your stretches that you recommended and it has loosened the muscle in my lower back and hip. I can now walk with out numbness and spasms.

Thanks again doc you are so helpful. 

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Author : Becky Irvin 

Comment:   Thank you for helping me not get the dowager's hump.  I try to look younger than I am.  Enjoy your vacation.

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Author : Janice

Comment:    I took you up on the invitation to notice my posture at various times over the weekend.  I asked the simple question "Am I pushing away from my support points?"  This simple suble shift helped me see in an instant the benefit of being aware of balance from an inner perspective instead of the habitual focus on what goes on around me.  What a powerful place to start, you have my attention.

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Author : Pattie

Comment:  I tried the test, and was surprised, my wrists touched the ground, and my ribs stayed down. Granted I had the intention, so that was in innovator. Before finding this site, I'm not sure I wo uld keep my ribs down to the ground.
Thank you

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Saluff has made a comment on Piriformis Stretch For Back Pain and Sciatica…Done Right!:

God bless you! I tried this stretch where it told me to do something similar to this but lying on the ground, well the ground made my tailbone hurt very bad! This helps a lot. I knew my sciatic pain was from a stiff muscle because it felt like someone was sitting on my back all the time. Now I feel amazing! 

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Hi Dr. Steve,

So far I have mixed feelings about the content of your videos.

On the plus side, I think the two self-diagnosis videos were great!!!  On the negative side, the upper and lower self-tests
showed me that I have a lot of work to do :-(  

I guess that explains my left shoulder, lower back and hip discomfort.  I consider myself to be an active and health-conscious person but my desk job is a definite hindrance.  I certainly look forward to the next self test and even more so to solutions.

I've set up a program on my computer at work to remind myself to take frequent breaks incorporate short exercise/stretching sessions.

I love your mission about creating awareness of CPS.  I'm trying to do my part to help you by sharing the info I've learned so far with my family and friends.

Finally, I have also enjoyed the videos (standing desk, exercise-ball chair, lifting technique, etc) on your website!!

Many thanks!!!

Pete Knoepfle

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Author : Karen B 

Comment: I am old (53), overweight and out of shape, but have been told I have good posture. I figured trying this I would look like a pretzel, so I was stunned, when I laid down next to a full length mirror so I could see what was touching and what was not, to find that I was able to perform this easily with only a very tiny arch in my neck. 

Eagerly awaiting next lower back installment of these tests as most of my problems are lower back and hip related.

By the way found your site and tried the back pain relief video. After only 3-4 minutes the constant pain, muscle tension and rigidity I have had running from the top of my hips across the top of my buttocks for several years was much improved.

I was, in fact, actually able to massage this area for the 1st time in recent memory without this muscle feeling like it was made of stone.  Thanks so much!!!

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lochgarmanabu123 has made a comment on Piriformis Stretch For Back Pain and Sciatica…Done Right!:

I have used our village's computer to look for help with my buttock pain.  I was heading for the nut house with this pain.  This has helped a lot. I will never forget your kindness. 

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Author : Cynthia 

Comment:  Thank you for these, they're dazzling.  There's stuff in this video nobody else shows you  (including the right way to lunge).   I've been doing these 7 exercises faithfully every day since you sent them.  Bought a foam roller and all. 

I wanted to tell you, the other day at a stoplight (seatbelted in obviously) I went to peel off the extra layer I had on, a kinda stiff sweatshirt, and it was so easy I was startled – my shoulders are so much freer. 

I've got my husband watching some of the videos on your website. Clear, practical info that should be universally known but it sure isn't; and your way of presenting it is wonderful.

Now we'd like to find out about the rest of the Dr.Steve system, please.

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thecybermom has made a comment on Piriformis Stretch For Back Pain and Sciatica…Done Right!:

I can't even begin to thank you for the information you've given me.

When I began the first stretch I knew instantly that this was what I had been praying for:) All I can say is bless you.

On the second leg stretch I had to cry. Not because of the pain but because of the relief it gave me INSTANTLY.

Today since 5am I've been rotating from chair to chair to bed to couch to floor to every pillow I have (even the ones that are just for looks:) I took Ibuprofen, but nothing worked. Thank you 

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Author : Sandy Smiley

Comment:   Yes ….. auspicious change is in the air!   Watching your journey over the years and being a part of your life vision, Steve and Rebecca,  has been a wonderful transformation for me and my family.  Your positive energy and passion for living a healthy lifestyle while sharing that knowledge with the people who are fortunate enough to know you is ….. profound.

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Author : Lynn Kissel 

Comment:   Congratulations to you both as you move forward in your healing ministry.  I feel privileged to have been part of the "old" and transitioning into the "new". 

That really describes how I feel personally….leaving behind old habits of mind and body as I develop new ones – feeling better every single day.  My thanks to you both. 

Lynn Kissel

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New comment on your post #1630 "CPS Exercise Solutions"

Author : RCYO

Comment: In baby belly breathing exercise, is Rebecca's forehead resting directly on the mat or does she have her face turned toward Dr Steve? In the video, her hair is concealing how she places her head.

I found an extra-firm black foam roller on amazon from Isokinetics, Inc. It does not compress at all, and looks just like the one in this video.

Thanks for posting these exercises in the video. They are helping me tremendously! I especially appreciate your instructions on the correct way to do lunges. When I developed arthritis in my knees, I had given up lunges until your instructions allowed me to do them again.

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Take A Hike With Dr. Steve

September 17th, 2010 3 comments

When I take hikes in nature I'm always amazed at how thoughts and ideas for new content come to me.  But most of the time this content disappears before I can get it to you.

 

So today I decided to try something new.


I took my new bloggie pocket cam along so you can be right there with me at Charlestown State Park and hear my thoughts as they hit me.

I hit on interval training for building lean muscle, the ABC's of active living, Native American walking techniques for painless living, and a powerful lesson from Eleanor Roosevelt.

Are you ready to take a hike?  Let's go!

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How To Heal Cancer Naturally

September 15th, 2010 No comments

You have so much power inside you.  This story is living proof that by immersing yourself in a healing environment of good thoughts, good food, good movement, and good relationships, "incurable" conditions can be overcome.

So if she can do this with cancer, do you think you could do it for pain, fatigue, or other problems?  OF COURSE!

Enjoy this very inspirational video and leave me a comment to tell me what condition YOU want to reverse and the reason why you must!  What do you want to be able to do??????

How Cleansing Cures Cancer: Evita Ramparte's Story from Allison Biggar on Vimeo.

 

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How To Use Your Brain Plasticity For Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief

September 12th, 2010 24 comments

After parent teacher conferences this past Friday, our 10 year old, Benjamin, showed us how he employed the scientific method to an experiment to determine whether some objects were rigid, elastic, or plastic.

It stirred me to do an episode about how to use the recently discovered and extremely powerful "plasticity" of your brain to relieve pain and create protective, smooth, efficient movement of your neck and shoulders.

This episode is vital if you really want to get rid of the cause of joint and muscle overstrain and pain while grooving new, healthier programs in your brain!

You'll also learn why some patterns can be corrected quickly and other patterns can take more persistence.

But remember..ANYTHING is possible!

Enjoy and let me know in the comments what patterns, habits, or programs you have in your bodymind that you know need to be "released and rewired"!


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Recycle Gravity and Stop Energy Leaks To Reverse Aging NOW!

September 9th, 2010 No comments

Before you get today's lesson I just want to let you know that I've been back to work on the "Do This First" posture and health coaching course!  Now I've got over half of the exercises uploaded and ready to go!

I've also decided that, in addition to the posture restoration and pain relief education, I'm going to include the same mental and nutritional stress reduction program I teach to my private clients (but without the big price tag of "face to face" doctor time…gotta love the power of online learning!)

We have a goal to start enrollment by the end of September, but I've been hustling so we can open it up sooner!  I'm READY!  So if you haven't seen the "Introduction" video yet you can check it out at  www.corewellnessinstitute.com/introduction

You can also get on the early notification list on that page or below this post so you can sneak in early to grab some of the VERY valuable but extremely limited "fast mover" bonuses.

Now onto the lesson and new video on how to "recyle" gravity and avoid "energy leaks"!  
Knowing about these concepts will at least give you the OPTION to avoid the stiffness and pain that comes with unhealthy aging and, instead, enjoy an amazing feeling of lightness and spring!

As I've been watching my Mom go through her post brain surgery rehab, I've noticed something in the gym.

Everyone there has a head forward posture (imagine straining forward to look at your computer screen and you'll know exactly what
I mean).

You see, with stroke or other brain injuries or conditions, you're ability to maintain your fragile upright posture is lost.  Those pathways become inhibited.

As a matter of fact, my mentor and teacher, Dr. Vladimir Janda, from the Czech Rebublic, called some forms of bad posture "minimal brain dysfunction"!

And the word  FRAGILE is a very important word that you should take seriously.

Because even though you may not be suffering from an acute brain injury, ANY kind of stress you encounter can cause "minimal brain dysfunction" and destroy your upright posture.

And when it starts, you lose your ability to "recycle" gravity and use it for energy and spring!

Instead, gravity "gets you" and starts the downward and forward spiral into unhealthy aging.

Today's episode of Core Wellness TV will show you how gravity is actually not the cause of stooping, sagging, and dragging. 

If fact, you can USE gravity to send amazing energy into your body.

Learn how to avoid "energy leaks" so you can conserve your energy for keeping up with your kids or grandkids, or whatever else feeds your BLISS!

Check it out the video above and STAY VERTICAL!

Dr. Steve

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How To Release The 3 Key Blockages To Organic Posture

September 2nd, 2010 8 comments

There was such a great response to the first video we did in West Virginia on "organic posture", that I thought I would give you some more insight on how to feel the "lightness" and "spring" that it creates!  

Enjoy the video and let me know how you feel about this new concept in the comments below! 

If you haven't seen the full introduction to the new course you can check it out by CLICKING HERE


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