Tummy Time for Adults: Fad or Effective Fix?

Addressing the aches and pains of tech neck, poor posture and weak core strength with the combined power of CBD and .... tummy time? Let's get into it.

Screen-based lives and sedentary desk jobs are contributing to a variety of orthopedic problems. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics the average worker spends 45% of the day sitting plus 91% of us own a smartphone leading to 24/7 screen access. Without realizing it, many of us spend hours a day in a C-shaped position.

"Tummy time" is a phrase associated with early child development. Parents are encouraged to have their babies spend time lying on their stomachs, building muscle and practicing holding their heads up prior to crawling. Adult tummy time applies the same concept of lying on your stomach and raising your head and shoulders to reduce the digital slump.

Tech Neck

Tech neck refers to chronic shoulder or neck pain experienced from staring down at a screen for an extended period of time.

This pressure on our spinal discs can accelerate disc degeneration, pinch nerves and reduce mobility. Chronic inflammation may trigger symptoms that radiate down the neck into the shoulders, arms and hands.

Pair a quick application of Mad Ritual Relief Rub with some "tummy time" to address

• Neck stiffness
• Sore, tense shoulders
• Tingling or numbness in arms and hands

The goal is to activate the core, stretch neck and back muscles, and correct posture to minimize wear and tear on the spine. As with any exercise, start slow and modify as needed. Set a goal to complete several 3-5 minute sessions throughout the day, building up to 20 minute sessions twice a day.

Lower Back Pain

The gentle spinal extension achieved during tummy time relieves pressure on the discs, stretching and activating back muscles differently.

Pair Mad Ritual Relief Rub with this stretching and strengthening exercise to alleviate symptoms from:

• Degenerative Disc Disease: constant pressure and lack of movement can lead to stiffness, pain and potential nerve compression
• Sciatica: occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed. People may experience sharp pain that radiates down the leg, numbness and/or weakness.

Tight Hip Flexors

Our digital lifestyle has led to an increase in musculoskeletal issues reported by a wide range of age groups. Opening up the front of the hips helps reduce back pain and improve gait. Applying Mad Ritual Relief Rub prior to these belly flop sessions may help reduce pain and discomfort throughout the body thanks to CBD's anti-inflammatory properties.

Learn more with our hip mobility checklist, then read up on the benefits of CBD for tight hip flexors.