In this episode, you will learn about the science behind posture, how you can fix your posture, the importance of practicing eye exercises, and what movement looks like in early childhood. Annette Verpillot is the founder of Posturepro, a health company specialized in restoring the brain-body connection through some of the world’s most advanced rehabilitation and injury prevention techniques.
This episode is packed full of information about posture and the brain chemistry and movement patterns behind it. Annette and Kayla talk about the importance of correcting your posture and simple practices you can incorporate into your daily lives. Since this was recorded live on Clubhouse, there is a live Q&A at the end of the episode!
If you’ve been wanting to fix your posture, this is the episode to listen to!
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Anette created the Posturepro Method which has gained global recognition for eliminating chronic pain, increasing strength, and improving sports proficiency. Additionally, Annette actively works with clients, professional athletes, trainers, practitioners, and researchers to develop solutions to tackle global health issues.
INSIDE THIS EPISODE:
06:27 — How Posture’s Affected by Brain Development
Multifactorial problems, not localized
Looking at the body holistically
Sensory organ’s affect on our lives
12:38 — Fixing Your Posture
Activating the connections from muscles to brain
Primitive movement patterns
Conscious mind affecting our body
When movements aren’t properly integrated
Look at sensory receptors that are not functioning properly
Changing how the brain processes sensory information
21:25 — The Problem with our Rehab System
Start to build hours to build process
Difficulty in correcting movements
Using constant stimulation to reinforce a new neural pathway
25:39 — Movement in Infancy and Childhood
Brainstem: generating new movement patterns
Motor & sensory cortex aren’t fully formed yet
Most development in first year of life
Formation of our vagal system
30:24 — Simple Posture Fixes
Identifying the area of the problem
Importance of doing eye exercises
Feeling other symptoms because of eye problems
Examples: Instagram & Ted Talk (10 mins)
38:54 — Q&A
Can scoliosis be cured
Fixing a slanted posture
Where to find eye resources
Brain health and recovery
Connect with Annette:
Listen to Annette's Ted Talk: Posture: the Key to Good Health
Twitter: @posture_pro
Instagram: @posturepro
Website: www.posturepro.com
Connect with Kayla:
Social media: @biocurious_kayla
Join the BioCurious Co-op: https://www.biocuriouskayla.com
Enroll in the PowHer Program: https://www.powherprogram.org
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