Proprioceptive Stimulation. An Effective Tool for Reversing Postural Distortions and Eliminating Chronic Pain
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Poor Posture in Children
Why do many children have such poor posture?
I answered this question in a paper I published in the Journal of Bodyworks and Movement Therapy (2002). I discovered an embryological foot structure which I suggest is responsible for many of the postural problems we see in children. "Children do not have poor posture because they are lazy, many have poor posture because of a weak foot."
Much like a building with a unstable foundation, a weak foot affects the entire posture (ankle to jaw). "Surprisingly enough, I see these postural problems in children as young as three to four years of age."
I further contend that poor posture in children is a harbinger of chronic musculolskeletal pain in adults.
So, how do we improve posture in children?
I suggest that strengthening muscles alone is not the answer. Rather, I advocate using an innovative, holistic technique called Proprioceptive Stimulation:
- Proprioceptive stimulation sends a signal to the brain (cerebellum), which
- Acting on this signal, automatically improves posture.
Do not confuse orthotics with this technique.
Prof/Dr Brian A Rothbart
Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist
Discovered the Rothbarts Foot Structure and the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity
Developer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Inventor and Designer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles
Founder of International Academy of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Author of Forever Free From Chronic Pain
