Episode 151

151. Is Neutral Spine the most efficient? With Raphael Bender

Is neutral spine more efficient? First we have to define what we mean by efficient. Then, I promise you a more nuanced answer than simply “yes” or “no”.

Resources mentioned in the episode here:

  • Find out about the Clinical Certification here
  • Connect with Raph on IG here
  • Upright thoracic posture allows greater shoulder ROM here
  • Passive tissues provide most of the stiffness of the spine in flexion here
  • Flexed spine postures are more efficient for lifting heavy things here

Learn more here.

Mentioned in this episode:

Book your Clinical Exercise Specialist Program call or risk missing out forever here - https://breathe-education.com/clinical-cert-close-out/

Book your Clinical Exercise Specialist Program call or risk missing out forever here - https://breathe-education.com/clinical-cert-close-out/



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