Postural Corrections

Question 1

what muscles need stretched for kyphosis?

Answer 1

Pecs
Lats
Serratus Ant
lev scap
SCM
lateralis scalene
upper traps
Suboccips

Question 2

What muscles need strengthened for kyphosis?

Answer 2

rhomboids
middle traps
ant throat muscles (supra/infrahyoid)
longus cap
MM of mastication

Question 3

what muscles need stretched for flat upper back and neck?

Answer 3

Ant neck muscles
thoracic erector spinal
rhomboids
middle traps

Question 4

What muscles need strengthened for flat upper back and neck?

Answer 4

Scapular protractor
intercostals

Question 5

what muscles need stretched for Lordosis?

Answer 5

Lumbar erectors
iliopsoas
TFL
Rec Fem

Question 6

What muscles need strengthened for lordosis?

Answer 6

Gluteus max
Rec abdominus
int/ext obliques
Transverse abdominus

Question 7

What muscles need stretched for swayback (relaxed or slouched posture)

Answer 7

uper abdominals
hip extensors (hams glute max)
lower lumbar extensors

Question 8

What muscles need strengthened for swayback (relaxed or slouched posture)

Answer 8

Lower abs
lower thorax
hip flexors

Question 9

What muscles are used for inhalation?

Answer 9

Diaphragm, ext intercostals, scalenes, pecs, levator costarum, subclavius

Question 10

what muscles are involved with exhalation

Answer 10

Intercostals, abdominals, QL