Rounded shoulders

Created by Dr Sonia Rai, Modified on Wed, 9 Apr at 9:27 PM by Dr Sonia Rai

People who spend lots of time with a rounded upper body and a forward head posture are typically more susceptible to developing tension in the neck, traps, and chest.

Once tension in these areas is present, you might feel like you have to force your shoulders back into better posture instead of just holding yourself in good posture naturally.

Releasing tension is the first step you should take to make your other stretches and exercises more effective. Here's how our products can help with rounded shoulders.

Range: releases tension in the chest muscles (pec minor) that round the shoulders forward; also used on the neck and upper traps

Postural or alignment issues in the upper body can also be impacted by what is happening lower in the body. If the hips and pelvis are twisted, that impacts the alignment of the spine all the way up to the head and neck area.

Mark: releases the iliacus and psoas muscles with precise pressure, restoring alignment of the front of the hips and pelvis
Orbit: releases the piriformis and other deep hip rotators in the glute region with broad pressure, restoring alignment of the back of the hips and pelvis
Band: helps strengthen key muscles around your core, glutes, and hips to create stability around better alignment
Book: our Founder's book Tight Hip, Twisted Core - The Key to Unresolved Pain offers deeper insights into muscle tension and how it is impacting your pain, helping you understand how to address the root cause

When used consistently over time, the Aletha Health products support less muscle tension, better alignment, and increased strength & stability. This combination has helped many people improve their posture, and we hope it will help you too.

For best results, use the Aletha Health products together and alongside other stretches and exercises. Please check with your healthcare practitioner for which stretches and exercises are most appropriate for you.

*The information contained herein is for general informational and illustrative purposes and is not intended to be nor should be construed as medical advice or a substitute for your doctor's care.

*Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and prior to using any Aletha Health products.