Fig 3.

Postural exercises. A, Normal posture (before exercise). B, Patient is instructed to lift chest superiorly and anteriorly while also creating an anterior pelvic tilt. C, Patient is asked to breath normally and tuck the chin into retraction toward his neck without inducing neck flexion. D, Patient will then attempt to bring his shoulder blades together by externally rotating arms and placing them into extension (special focus on not activating the upper trapezius muscles).