Straighten up America
Straighten up America is a quick easy program you and your family can do in just a few minutes a day, which will enhance your health and make you look and feel better. The Straighten Up America program is designed to:
- Improve posture and function.
- Stabilize core muscles.
- Enhance spinal and neurological health and
- Prevent spinal subluxations.
This program was created by a coalition of Chiropractic colleges and organizations and was endorsed by then US Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson.
If you don’t already have a copy of the exercises, you can download them by clicking on the button below or ask for a copy the next time you are in for a visit.
In the first video, Dr. Kim walks you through each exercise, giving tips and pointers on performing them correctly. The second video is a run through of the exercise with no breaks.
Remember to follow the basic rules:
1) Think positively. Enjoy the moment. This is serious fun.
2) Straighten up. Stand tall with a confident “inner winner” posture.
3) Breathe calmly, deeply and slowly from your stomach region.
4) Move smoothly. Do not jerk or bounce.
Getting Started:
- “Straighten Up America” is intended to be incorporated in a healthy lifestyle of prudent active living. Consistent healthy choices and healthful habits form the bedrock of a healthy life. Our hope is that you make “Straighten Up” a daily part of a vibrant empowering lifestyle for the whole family.
- This version of “Straighten Up” is designed for healthy children and adults to practice daily, like brushing your teeth.
- Consult with your doctor of chiropractic or other health care provider before practicing this module, especially if you have spinal disabilities or other disorders which limit movement.
- Should any movement cause pain or discomfort stop and consult your Chiropractor or health professional before continuing