PostureFlex

INTRODUCTION
I developed the "3/32nd Solution" as an aid to good posture. I was a man who walked with the aid of a cane for over fifteen years, from the time I was 21 years old till age 35. I had terrible posture problems. This is not a concept that came out of a well funded medical research project, but years of my own trail and error. My original motivation was to find a way out of physical pain and to simply be able to walk correctly without the aid of a cane. Eventually, thru the successful application of my "3/32nd Solution" concept I was able to compete in 100 mile inline skate races, run a six minute mile, and do multiple squats with over 250 lbs. Last spring I celebrated the patenting of my concept by cycling from Portugal to Italy. The see whether the "3/32nd Solution" applies to you please read the following steps.

OUNDATION OF THEORY (BASICS)
Humans evolved to be structurally asymmetrical to promote right-hand dominance. Most people have arms and legs of equal lengths. but move imperfectly due to the TILT OF THE PELVIS and twisting in the spine. Pelvic tilt makes the right leg functionally shorter than the left leg. The twisting of the spine (scoliosis) flattens the lower back and contributes to the deterioration of the disks. Originally we walked barefoot on shifting surfaces of rock, earth, and sand. In the modern world we walk with shoes on roads and streets of smooth flat asphalt and concrete. This creates a terrible standing posture because our natural asymmetry is not absorbed by our hard and perfect environment and can become unhealthily exaggerated with age, causing cumulative injuries. There is no way to untwist a twisting spine or correct an overly tilted pelvis. short of drastic surgery. The 3/32nd Solution was developed to allow a person with scoliosis to move as if it their spine was perfectly straight and achieve good posture. It enables the person who transitions weight with force over the right leg only to transition weight with force over the left leg as well. The ability to transition weight with equal force over either leg is the foundation of athletic grace and power.

TEST YOUR POSTURE: IS IT GOOD OR BAD?
Here are several tests I developed to determine whether your would benefit from the use of the 3/32nd Solution inserts . Remember good posture is key to balance. We perform these tests daily in our two San Francisco locations. You can try them at home for yourself.

FLOOR TEST
Lie down on your back , stretch-out and relax. When you look at your legs, does your right leg appear shorter than your left leg? If it does it is probably due to pelvic tilt and even a twisting of the spine. The legs are most likely equal in length. When lying prone the right hip moves upward, allowing the lower back to relax. The 3/32nd Solution concept enables the lower back to relax while standing up.

SQUAT TEST
Squatting. Stand with your legs shoulder width and do a squat. (thighs parallel to floor). Then place a magazine 1/8" thick when compressed under right foot (full sole, not just heel) Most people feel a significant improvement in balance and stability with right foot elevated 1/8". Just as they would if they wore one of our internal shoe inserts.

POSTURE MIRROR TEST
Stand in front of full length mirror with legs straight and feet together. Is your right shoulder higher than your left shoulder, is the tip of your left shoulder much closer to the base of your neck than your right shoulder? For most people the answers are yes. Now do the same exercise with the right foot elevated by 1/8" full sole. Notice that your shoulders will even out. That is the most common effect.

POSTURE TWIST TEST (works best with two people)
Stand with your feet together on level ground. Have someone gently twist your shoulders left, then right. Notice that your entire upper body twists smoothly over the right leg and catches when twists over the left leg. Now elevate right foot 1/8" full sole and do the same test. Upper body should transition weight more smoothly in both directions.

Finally, the 3/32nd Solution modification is designed for the vast majority of people. If you require a 1/4" or more full sole elevation of the right foot you should wear shoes that can be externally modified for comfort. Customizing footwear can be time consuming and expensive. But once you determine the amount of lift you require, it is well worth the cost, time, and personal effort. For those of you who require a 1/8" full sole insert the good news is they can be comfortably inserted in most athletic shoes. Price of full sole insert $10.00.

APPLICATIONS
Walking, trekking, running, weight-lifting, are all improved by the good posture gained through postureflex. Thickening the sole of the right shoe with our "3/32nd Solution" insert will help equalize your stride by improving your posture. Posture always determines performance, even for walking.. Non-compressing Insert is placed under insole of right shoe correcting unbalanced posture. Price of 1/8" flexible non-compressing insert $10.00 we will cut to size

INLINE SKATING, ROLLERSKATING, ICE SKATING
For most inline skates we advise use of our internal flexible non-compressing insert. For custom Riedell Roller-skates and high-performance inline skates with adjustable/detachable frames we suggest the use of external disks. price of disks: (for external lift) $20.00
price of insert (for internal lift) $10.00 we will cut to size

SNOWBOARDING
Place 1/8" flexible non-compressing insert under insole of right boot. Thickening the sole of right boot 1/8" simultaneously enhances forward rotation over the left leg for those who snowboard regular foot and checks forward rotation over the right leg for those who snowboard goofy foot. price of 1/8" flexible non-compressing insert $10.00 we will cut to size.

BICYCLING
Riding with correct posture is crucial to good painless performance. I developed the Seatwright Saddle System as a logical sequence of the "3/32nd Solution. When you ride with correct posture the natural shock-absorbing capabilities of your spine supercede any mechanical shock absorbers that are built into your bike. The Seatwright Saddle System closes the gap between the perfect symmetry of crank rotation and our imperfect human asymmetry.(US Patent 6,158,814) Price of Seatwright Saddle $59.99 per saddle.
Price of insert (for internal lift) $10.00 we will cut to size.
Price of Seatwright Gloves $15.00 sm med lrg x-lrg.