Millions of people sleep on their sides.

And have no idea it’s quietly damaging their joints and muscles.

But “just sleep on your back” is terrible advice for most people.

A thread on the risks of side sleeping & how to fix your body 🧵: Your body spends around 25,000 hours in your preferred sleeping position over 10 years.

For side sleepers, that’s 25,000 hours of uneven pressure on your hips, shoulders and knees.

Here’s what’s actually happening to your body:

You don’t need more productivity hacks.

You need your nervous system to stop feeling like it’s in danger.

That starts with the tension hiding in your neck and shoulders.

Here’s how to fix it in 10 minutes a day: 🧵 Look around next time you're at a desk or coffee shop.

Most people are sitting like this:

• Shoulders raised
• Spine curved
• Head jutted forward

But it’s not just bad posture…

Stretching isn't just for muscles & joints
—it's a powerful natural detox.

And science is beginning to understand why.

Here's how stretching helps release toxins from your body (and a 2-minute detox routine) 🧵:
Your body has multiple systems working together to remove waste.

• Lymphatic (fluid waste)
• Circulatory (blood filtration)
• Respiratory (gaseous exchange)
• Digestive (processing & elimination

They all suffer without movement.
Let's break down each one 👇

Millions of people have flat feet.

Most have no idea it’s quietly ruining their knees, hips and lower back.

But “just buy arch supports “ is terrible advice for most people.

A thread on what flat feet really do to your body—and how to fix it: 🧵
Your feet are your foundation.

When that foundation collapses, everything above it compensates:

• Ankles roll inward
• Knees cave inward
• Hips tilt forward
• Lower back arches excessively

If you sit for 6+ hours a day, you might have poor circulation.

But it's not just about "cold hands."

Reduced blood flow starves your brain and organs—and may be an early warning sign for disease.

A thread on the signs, risks, and simple fixes 🧵:
Your circulatory system has one job:

Deliver oxygen and nutrients to every cell in your body. When blood flow slows, everything suffers:

– Energy
– Recovery
– Long-term health

Let’s break it down 👇

The strongest predictor of how long you'll live…

Isn't your cholesterol.
Isn't your weight.

It's grip strength.

A thread on the weird connection between your hands and your lifespan: Most health advice focuses obsessively on weight loss or cardio.

But research shows your hand grip strength is actually a more powerful predictor of longevity than blood pressure.

It's the biomarker hardly anyone is talking about.

Parents:

Bad posture doesn’t just happen at 30. It starts before puberty.

Screen time, school chairs, backpacks—modern childhood is creating slouched, stiff adults.

How to protect your child from posture problems that last a lifetime 🧵: Children’s bodies develop fast.

Making them especially vulnerable to postural issues:

Forward head posture, Pelvic tilt, etc.

Millions of people sleep on their stomachs.

And have no idea it’s one of the worst positions for spinal alignment, joint health, and breathing.

A thread on the risks of stomach sleeping and how to undo the damage 🧵: You spend roughly 1/3 of your life asleep.

For stomach sleepers, that’s (on average) 26 years of spinal rotation, neck compression, and lower back strain.

Here’s what’s actually happening to your body:

That stubborn belly “pouch” you think is fat?

Could actually be Anterior Pelvic Tilt (APT).
Also known as “Donald Duck Posture”

If you’re always sitting, there’s a good chance you have it.

Here’s how to fix it 🧵: APT happens when your pelvis tilts forward and downward.

This exaggerated tilt causes:

• Your belly to protrude
• Your butt to stick out
• Increased arch in your lower back

It’s not “just bad posture”—it affects your whole body.

Your body has an invisible detox system no one talks about:

The Lymphatic System.

A stagnant lymph system triggers facial puffiness, chronic skin issues, and constant fatigue.

Here’s everything you should know about lymphatic flow (and how to fix yours): The lymphatic system is your body’s waste removal network.

It collects excess:
• fluid
• cellular debris
• bacteria & viruses

And filters them (about 3L per day!) through your lymph nodes.

Then safely returns clean fluid back into your bloodstream.

CRAZY truth:

Flexibility isn’t just about "tight muscles."

It’s about training your nervous system to feel SAFE.

Here’s why flexibility is actually neurological — and how to unlock deeper range of movement 🧵: If you can’t do the splits, it’s not just because your groin muscles are “too tight” or “too short.”

Your muscles CAN stretch further. But your nervous system won’t let them.

Let’s get into it:

Poor posture doesn’t just look bad.

It disrupts your digestion, breathing, and even your mood — quietly sabotaging your internal health.

The harsh truth about bad posture (and how to fix it): 🧵 1/ When you slouch, you compress your abdominal organs.

This reduces space for your stomach, liver, and intestines to function.

Result? Slower digestion, increased gas, even acid reflux.

Stretching doesn’t just relax your muscles — it rewires your brain for better sleep.

And science finally understands why…

Here’s why stretching before bed is so powerful — and how it can help you fall asleep faster and sleep deeper: Turns out, yoga isn’t just for flexibility.

Studies show it helps you sleep better — even if you have insomnia.

But what’s actually going on here?

If you sit for 6+ hours per day, you might be developing Hyperkyphosis.

(AKA “hunchback”)

It’s not just weak neck muscles.
Over time it can physically curve the spine.

Here’s how to fix it before it becomes irreversible 🧵: Reality check: Your spine is designed to curve.

But the issue isn't the curve itself.

It's when that curve becomes fixed, limits your ability to move freely, and causes chronic pain.

The vagus nerve is your body’s natural stress-relief switch.

It soothes your nervous system and releases “happy hormones”.

But most people don’t know it exists, and doctors don’t talk about it.

Here’s everything you should know (& how to “reset” your body and mind): The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in your body.

It creates a 2-way connection between your brain and all your major organs.

Millions of people sleep on their sides.

And have no idea it’s quietly damaging their joints and muscles.

But “just sleep on your back” is terrible advice for most people.

A thread on the risks of side sleeping & how to fix your body 🧵: Your body spends around 25,000 hours in your preferred sleeping position over 10 years.

For side sleepers, that’s 25,000 hours of uneven pressure on your hips, shoulders and knees.

Here’s what’s actually happening to your body:

Everyone talks about hips, knees and hamstrings.

But the groin gets almost no attention.

A tight groin can cause inward knee collapse, lower back pain, and restricted movement as you age.

Here’s why, and how to fix it: Quick test:

Sit on the floor with your feet together, trying to bring them as close to your body as possible.

If you feel intense pulling on your inner thighs or your knees are stuck pointing up, your groin (AKA adductors) are tight.

If you stare at a screen for 5+ hours a day, you might have Upper Crossed Syndrome.

Also known as “hunchback”

UCS causes neck pain, low testosterone, and even restricts breathing.

Here’s how to fix it: What exactly is Upper Crossed Syndrome?

It's a muscle imbalance pattern where certain muscles become chronically tight while others become weak and lengthened.

The pattern forms an "X" or cross in your upper body - hence the name.

The most overlooked but crucial system in your body:

A spiderweb of fibers that connects EVERYTHING.

When healthy, it keeps you flexible. When damaged, it creates pain and stiffness that can confuse doctors for years.

Here's what you need to know about fascia: 🧵 Think of fascia as the body’s plastic wrap.

It's a continuous sheet of connective tissue made primarily of collagen that wraps around every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and organ.

That pre-workout stretch you’ve been doing since high school?

Modern science says it might be sabotaging your performance.

Turns out there are 4 types of stretching—each with its own purpose and timing.

Here’s what you need to know (and when to use each) 🧵: Let's clear up the confusion.

There are four main types of stretching:

• Static
• Dynamic
• Ballistic
• PNF

Each serves a different purpose and belongs at different times in your routine. Let’s dive in:

Your body has a hidden “sixth sense”

You use it every day, yet most people don’t even know they have it.

It’s how you can touch your nose with your eyes closed & walk without looking at your feet.

A thread on Proprioception (and how to improve it): 🧵 Proprioception comes from Latin "proprius" (one's own) + "perception".

It's literally your body's self-awareness system.

Special receptors in muscles, tendons, and joints constantly report position and movement to your brain.