MEMPHIS, Tenn.--()--Moacir Schnapp, M.D., Memphis-based neurologist, pain management specialist and creator of the iPosture posture improvement device, today announced posture reminders for men in honor of Men’s Health Month.
“Men rarely consider posture, and I want to encourage them to think about how it affects overall health”
“Men rarely consider posture, and I want to encourage them to think about how it affects overall health,” Schnapp said. “Poor posture affects men later in life than it does women because we have less occurrence of osteoporosis. Eventually, however, we do lose height and osteoporosis sets in. As a result, men, too, can develop the permanent curvature of the spine that’s detrimental to the lungs, the abdomen and to the body in general.”
In addition to contributing to the occurrence of the “beer belly” men hate so much, poor posture also can affect digestion, including contributing to acid reflux and constipation; hinder breathing; and lead to lower back pain. Schnapp notes, however, that posture is something that can easily be worked on.
“It is possible to improve posture through some very simple steps, such as taking breaks at work to move around and check posture or by stretching up toward a door frame while walking through,” Schnapp said. “The key is for men to become more aware of their posture and be willing to work at it during everyday activities, not just at the gym. That’s why we created the iPosture.”
The iPosture monitor was developed to be the smallest, most user-friendly posture improvement device on the market. Just 1 inch in diameter, the iPosture is designed with intuitive technology that senses when the body slouches, and it alerts the user with a brief vibration to correct it.
The iPosture is available for order in the United States via www.iPosture.com for $64.95. All orders include a copy of Young, Sexy and Healthy: The Ten Best Exercises for Your Posture, a book of posture exercises by Schnapp and his wife, Elma Schnapp, M.D. The iPosture also launched the iPosture Companion, a free iTunes® App for the iPhone™ and iPod® touch, in January 2009. Since the iPosture Companion’s launch, the application has had more than 70,000 downloads worldwide.
For more information on posture or to order an iPosture, please visit www.iPosture.com.
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