Vertex
Vertex is the core of Posture Prime and refers to the "highest point of the skull". Its from this point that you work from to regain the correct posture, many attempt to work at the shoulders and back first and fail to see progress as everything follows the head. This is what separates Posture Prime from others as we work from the top of the head down bringing balance to the body as a whole in a holistic and non invasive manner .
Vertex
Vertex is a weighted tool we use to retore the spine and comes in several weights that we refer to as levels depending on your starting point. Many people use weights to strengthen muscles and joints in there body but overlook the need to support the head and neck . By placing Vertex on the top of the head will activate muscles to balance the weight which aids the head to find its true axis point over the body. You will also automatically resist it by pushing vertically upwards against the weight of Vertex. Through balancing and pushing upwards fires the muscles in the neck and back to work, while simultaneously tracking the spine to where the vertebrae are stacked in there correct position.
Vertex Wall Stand
A great place to start your Posture Prime journey is with the wall stand.
While standing up against a wall with your head, back and hips touching, heels 2 - 3 inches away place your Vertex on your head. Note at the beginning it may be difficult to get all those areas touching which is ok just keep at it at over time it'll come. Ensure you don't crown the head back but retract the chin in. Starting with 3 - 5 mins. This can also be adapted by sitting on a stool.
Vertex Walking
Start by placing and balancing Vertex on your head. Now with a clear space around you start walking slowly ensuring to retract your chin in and push your head upwards. This will bring the head more in line over the shoulders and help correct the typical forward head posture. Don't worry if Vertex falls off just pick it up and start again. As you work at this you will feel muscles in your neck and back working that don't normally. Start slowly with 3 - 5 minutes and gradually build up your endurance.
Vertex Sitting
While sitting on a stool or chair and back unsupported place Vertex on the head. Same principle applies to balancing Vertex you want to not tilt the head up but retract the chin in and push the head up lengthening the back of the neck. Don't worry if it falls of just start again. At this point working your way through the different exercises your awareness and confidence will have improved. I'll encourage you to work at your computer of phone so to implement Vertex sitting into your daily activities and reduce the common forward slouch. Start gradually with 3 - 5 min.
Vertex Everyday
Once you master the basic exercises bring Vertex into your everyday activities to witness more benefits. Our community at posture prime use it while gardening, cooking and daily chores. Everything becomes a little more challenging and fun as you attempt to maintain Vertex on your head. It really brings attention to the shape of our bodies when we apply Vertex to different tasks.
Vertex fun and games
At Posture Prime we love to incorporate fun into life so get creative with Vertex so go ahead and challenge each other to walk up steps ,walk backwards, dance with it or stand on one leg to see who can keep it on last. Design games and get the kids involved to help build up there bones with there growing bodies and reduce the phone neck we to often see.
Vertex Exercise
Bring Vertex into your daily exercise and training.
Activities like box squats, resistance bands, yoga, balance work, mediation, breath work can incorporate Vertex. We have found that everybody can benefit from improving there posture from children and elderly through to professional dancers, actors, yoga practitioners, horse riders, ballet, gymnasts and business people.
Using Your Vertex
We Advise everybody starting out using Vertex to begin at Level 1 and build up strength and balance slowly. Everyone will be starting from different levels but as a guide starting with 3 - 5 minutes 2 - 4 times a day until this becomes easy then gradually increase the time and frequency. With several months of consistent practice your confidence and strength will improve to where you can move up to the next level and repeat the process again. Over time you will want to build up to where you can comfortable hold and support Vertex that equates to 5% of your bodyweight.