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Maybe it’s because we don’t often see our backside in the mirror or we focus on those more prominent pockets of fat we see in the mirror, but when it comes to our backs, the saying out of sight, out of mind tends to sum up the problem. Unfortunately, not paying closer attention to the back can have serious consequences on our overall health. Studies show that poor posture from weak back muscles, a lack of stretching, and chronic slouching can worsen depression and propel negative moods, make it more difficult to cope with stress, and cause us to question our opinions, abilities, and overall self-worth.
So, all things considered, the back really is the foundation to your overall health and wellness, and it deserves regular attention. To improve muscle tone, posture, and alignment, start by following these four steps for a beautiful back.
Get an understanding of where improvements and corrections need to be made by first assessing your posture. Take a couple mirror-assisted selfies, or ask a friend to help. Stand as straight and tall as possible without over-correcting (don’t move in a way that feels unnatural). Take one picture from the front and one from the side.
In the front image, a draw straight line across the center of the face and three lines connecting the shoulders, then the top of the hips, then the lower hips. If any lines appear crooked, weakened muscles may be the cause or a more structural issue may lie in the bones. For the latter, talk to your doctor and get an X-ray taken for a better understanding of any concerns.
In the side photo, draw a line from the center of the ankle straight up past the top of the head, keeping the line straight rather than just tracing the center of the body. For perfect posture, the ear, shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle will align. If that’s not the case, it’s likely the back muscles need a little attention. Based on the results from this posture assessment, your doctor and a personal fitness trainer should be able to create a customized treatment plan to help sort out your posture problems and get your alignment back on the straight and narrow.
While a dynamic warmup is useful for improving circulation and increasing your ability to lift heavier weights, when it comes to improving posture, your back could do with some simple stretching. Pectoral muscles, or more commonly “pecs,” are technically located in the upper chest, just below the shoulders, but tense pecs are often to blame for slumped shoulders that appear to be rolling forward in a slouch. To loosen the pecs, start with some light stretching. Using a door frame or the edge of a wall, extend one arm to the side, palm facing the wall, bend the elbow, and lift your hand up, creating a 90-degree angle with your arm and aligning the upper arm straight with the shoulder. Press your palm and arm against the wall and step forward, past the edge, keeping the arm pressed against the wall and gently pulling the shoulder back. Hold this stretch for 10 seconds, before stepping back in line with the arm. Repeat this four times, then switch to the other arm and repeat.
In addition to what a personal trainer may have outlined in a custom posture-improving fitness plan, try adding some basic back-strengthening exercises into the mix, particularly some moves that will target stubborn bra bulge along the middle of the back.
Here are three easy options to try out at the gym:
There’s no shame in looking at a customized body shaping treatment plan to complement your back-strengthening and posture-improving workouts. Sometimes, that stubborn bra bulge won’t move or fat deposits near the waist appear lumpy or bumpy on the back. Opting for a custom non-surgical medical aesthetics treatment plan to zap those pesky fat cells and better reveal the muscle tone you’ve worked so hard on can be a decent way to motivate yourself without risking the downtime that comes with more invasive surgeries that could lead to a weaker posture in the end. If you’re considering non-surgical treatments, research your options in radio frequency (RF) body shaping treatments, which utilize RF energy to deliver heat to targeted fat cells below the skin’s surface, dispersing fat pockets and smoothing the silhouette while also kickstarting skin’s natural collagen production cycle for smoother, firmer skin—an added bonus! In as little as six to eight weeks, you could be showing off a smooth, sculpted back, perfect posture, and a boost of confidence.
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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)2 applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.
Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
NeoGraft® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.
ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.
Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.
Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.
Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.
Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.
Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.
Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.
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