#20 - The Neurology of Posture with Matt Bush

Jul 2, 2024

In this conversation with Matt Bush, co-founder of Next Level Neuro and renowned applied neurology instructor, listeners discover the intricate connection between posture and the brain. They explore how habitual, reflexive movements shape alignment more than conscious strengthening. Matt elucidates the roles of the vestibular system in balance and introduces simple exercises to improve posture at the neurological level. The discussion also touches on the impacts of chronic pain and blood pressure variations on posture, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of neurological functions.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Understanding Voluntary vs. Involuntary Actions in Posture

03:38 • 2min

Rethinking Posture: Beyond Muscle Strength

06:03 • 20min

Understanding the Vestibular System and Posture

25:41 • 13min

Understanding Blood Pressure and Chronic Pain through Neurology

38:56 • 3min

Neural Dynamics of Posture

41:32 • 25min

Understanding Postural Deformities: Kyphosis and Scoliosis

01:06:09 • 2min

Posture, Balance, and Neurological Insights

01:08:26 • 23min

Exploring Neuro Training and Mentorship Opportunities

01:31:28 • 2min

Understanding Posture: The Brain's Role and Application

01:33:51 • 3min

Do you have concerns about rounded shoulders, anterior pelvic tilt, a droopy shoulder or maybe even scoliosis? Or, maybe you have a chronically stiff neck, tight shoulders, and painful low back and you know your posture needs some work.

In today's episode, I speak with one of my very first instructors of applied neurology, Matt Bush, about posture and the neurologic systems responsible for posture. We talk about the way in which you carry yourself posturally is really habitual, reflexive, and involuntary in nature. We talk about how traditional attempts to improve posture are primarily focused on the voluntary aspect of the proprioceptive system - utilizing tools like trigger pointing, foam rolling, and stretching to "release" tight areas or strength training to improve muscle activation. We bridge you into the idea that the muscle tone imbalances you're experiencing are a direct result of deficits in higher order systems. We break down the roles your visual and vestibular system play in maintaining head and body position, balance, spatial awareness and autonomic control so that you can effectively and efficiently hold your posture against gravity. We talk about key brain areas that are responsible for regulating posture control and resting muscle tone so that you can find a sense of balance and equilibrium posturally. And, we dive into some intro level exercises that you can use to begin to improve your posture at the brain-level.

Thank you to my mentor and co-host for today's podcast, Matt Bush, for delivering such an awesome lesson on the neurology of posture. Click below to follow and work with Matt and his team at Next Level Neuro:

Website: https://www.nextlevelneuro.com

Instagram: @nextlevelneuro

Facebook: @nextlevelneuro

Email: Office@nextlevelneuro.com

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