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CPS Self Test #1 – Upper Crossed Syndrome

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  1. Jackie says:
    July 29, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    Oh oh….I just tried it and was very surprised to see my left side not co-operating. My left wrist formed a huge archway – 3 inches off the ground with only my knuckles touching the floor and my left shoulder was very uncomfortable and slightly painful. Right side was perfectly aligned. I know I have lots of issues on the left side of my body since my MVA in 2006. I will follow your program and keep you posted. Thanks to the Universe for bringing me to your website today. Cheers!

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  2. Dave says:
    August 6, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    I got buy that one probably because muscle memory or practice however much work for this old rodeo man no Days off

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    • Charmagne Howes says:
      October 13, 2018 at 10:11 am

      Sorry for the confusion..I first answered this wrong at first try..
      My ribs hit the floor correctly..My right wrist very close. However,
      my left wrist is about 6 inches from the floor.. I am in a lot of
      pain from Sciatica..I am a 24/7 caregiver for my husband who is
      a disabled vet..A lot of stress!!!

      Reply
  3. Colleen Carver says:
    August 13, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    no problem with this one 🙂

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  4. Ruth Kerr says:
    August 15, 2017 at 8:23 am

    Fine, though I could feel a stretch in front of my shoulders at first.

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  5. Suzanne says:
    August 31, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Able to do,but felt a little tight.

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  6. Sharon says:
    September 18, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    Passed but, recently getting therapy. Most often I struggle with left sided tension. That recently resolved and now it’s right.

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  7. Chris Bourland says:
    September 24, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    Could only get right wrist 5 3/4″ from the floor and my left wrist 4 1/2″ from the floor. Also, the distance between my neck and the floor was 2 1/4″. When I forced my wrists to the floor, I lost connection with my back to the floor. There was tightness in my chest muscles.

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  8. Patrick says:
    October 17, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    Hi Dr Steve,

    I am having a problem with the CPS Self Test #1 & #2 videos. The link doesn’t play?

    I have tried to play them on IPads and Windows laptops but neither work.

    I would like to complete the tests as I think they may help with my on-going lower back and hamstring problems.

    Thanks in anticipation.

    Patrick

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  9. Patrick says:
    October 17, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    Thanks.

    All seems to be working fine now.

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  10. Patrick says:
    October 18, 2017 at 2:58 am

    I could only get my left wrist 3″ from the floor and my right wrist 1″ from the floor. Also when I forced my wrists to the floor, I lost connection with my back to the floor. There was also tightness in my chest muscles and upper arms, especially in my left shoulder.

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  11. kathy lipp says:
    November 2, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    cant get either wrist to the floor .very tight in chest

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    • drsteve says:
      November 2, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      this work is tailor made for you then, Kathy.

      Reply
  12. Carla says:
    November 5, 2017 at 7:34 am

    Able to do it but wrists dont touch the ground

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  13. jane says:
    November 12, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    I could keep my mid back and my shoulders to elbow on the floor. Elbow to hand could not touch the floor. Hands about 4 inches off floor. Felt strain in shoulders.

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  14. Diana Plunkett says:
    January 13, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    I COULD get the backs of my hands on the floor, but not my wrists. When I turned my head to look over my shoulder, I felt the Sciatic pains in my bottom.

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  15. Mihi says:
    March 26, 2018 at 4:52 am

    Fine for me, no issues.

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  16. Rosa says:
    May 20, 2018 at 1:04 pm

    Could get wrists down only by arching neck and back. The first time I tried a few weeks ago, I FORCED the back, neck and wrists into position by sheer determination. The strain pulled me out of alignment and intensified the problems I want to solve. (My mistake and not your fault in any way.) Thank goodness for my chiropractor. Since watching more of your YouTube segments, I understand the process better. I hope to end a 20-year battle with debilitating cramps in feet, ankles, legs, arms, abdomen and hands. The problem must be structural, since I’ve been on MANY supplements suggested by expert practitioners. For example, taking magesium and other minerals is no more effective for me than drinking water.

    Dr. Steve, I will have no doubt that I am better when I can sleep in any position other than flat on my back with a pillow under my knees. No one can explain to me why when I try to turn onto either side in the bed, it takes about 60 seconds before the cramping begins, no matter how many pillows I use to support my body. If I stay on my back, I have 4-5 hours before I have problems. If you like a challenge, here I am.

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  17. Jane Vaughan says:
    June 22, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    Ribs not flat, left wrist off floor. Sigh!

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  18. Tania says:
    July 30, 2018 at 2:06 am

    No problem, it’s fine for me.

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  19. Tresea says:
    March 28, 2019 at 10:35 am

    Well, my floor Angel needs help for sure… Could not flatten wrists without arching my back…. Chest very tight…. Even arching my back, my left wrist was like, Nope, not gonna do it and you can’t make me….. for now, anywho…

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    • Steve Hoffman says:
      March 28, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      Enjoy the fundamentals series, Tresea. Sounds like upper crossed syndrome for sure.

      The comprehensive fix with direct access to my help / coaching is available at https://www.reversecpsnow.com

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  20. Queenie Joseph says:
    April 6, 2019 at 4:06 am

    Oh dear, very tight in my chest, could not get my wrists to touch the floor at all, even if I lifted my rib cage off the floor!! My floor angel needs a lot of help!!

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  21. Anthony Castro says:
    August 9, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    my right wrist lays flat but the left will not

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  22. Daryl Lynn says:
    September 18, 2019 at 4:01 am

    Not good 🙁 I can’t get either of my arms or wrists to touch the floor. There is a distance of about 30cm between the floor and my wrists.

    Very uncomfortable across the chest and painful when standing up again across the ribs and chest.

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  23. HENRY G WROBLEWSKI says:
    December 12, 2019 at 2:12 am

    A little discomfort. Ribcage down but wrists 1 to 2 cm off the ground.

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  24. Roberta says:
    August 12, 2020 at 4:07 pm

    I’m a little confused. The ribs in my upper back do touch the floor. Are you supposed to be able to get the arch out entirely from your curve? I do push down but I can only make my mid back flat if I push back with my bent feet. Is that ok? My right wrist goes easily down but my left wrist is about one inch up off the floor.

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  25. Barb Krell says:
    December 12, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    O.K. with this one.

    Reply
  26. Lisa says:
    October 23, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    Neither wrist touches the floor. Close but a small gap between both.

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