It's just a wall. But what it represents is the vertical plane in which the body should line up. In the clinic, we'll use the "Wall Test" to help clients get a sense of why they suffer from headaches, TMJ, tinnitus, neck tension, or other symptoms related to misaligned posture.

Try this simple test for yourself or with a friend. Better yet, if you have children, try it on them and see if they are building a functional body currently.

The Wall Test: Stand with your back to a wall -- heels, hips and shoulder blades touching. Is your head touching the wall too?

If your head is not touching and you have to force it back (some will not even be able to do this), then you have a good understanding of why symptoms mentioned above may be present and why you may have trouble with one or more of the following; lifting your arms completely overhead (you can try this against the wall too), turning to look behind you while backing up the car, getting a good night's sleep, shallow breathing, limited range of motion on your golf swing, and so on.

Posture Alignment Group Class - Mon-Fri; 8:00-9:00 AM. Start your days off by improving your posture and overall function while limiting your exposure to injury. Classes are $15 each or $100 monthly.

Pain Free Workshop - Tues, Mar 10; 6:30-7:30 PM. Bring friends or others you know to introduce them to the Egoscue Method. A great opportunity to meet our therapists and learn how Egoscue can help them live pain free.