April 2025

X-Ray or MRI to Assess Posture? In this 3-part mini-series, we’re going to discuss X-Ray vs. MRI imaging. In Part 1 we’ll briefly talk about how each of these modalities works and whether or not they emit harmful radiation. In Part 2 we’ll look at which one is the better choice for analyzing your posture. In Part 3 we’ll look at some real examples of neck and low back X-Rays and MRIs and compare the two. Part 1 – MRIs and Xrays Work? Let’s start with MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging. An MRI machine is really just a gigantic magnet that provides 3D images – it’s like being placed in the middle of a massive donut. You don’t really need to know how it works, but I happen to think it’s fascinating.  https://youtu.be/6wtKKNov9e4 So humans are made of water and water is made of hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen has a positive charge because if you recall from high school chemistry, it has one proton. When the body is placed in a strong magnetic field, such as an MRI scanner, the protons in each hydrogen atom line up along the same axis. When the magnetic field is then turned off after say 20 minutes, the protons flip back again and this causes a signal. This signal is used to create the image. Because an MRI uses magnets or magnetic radiation, it isn’t considered harmful to your body. X-Rays work differently; they also use energy but not from a magnet. The beam of energy from an x-ray comes into contact with your body and is absorbed in different amounts by different tissues, depending on the tissue density. An x-ray beam passes straight through softer tissues and looks black on film, but gets absorbed by denser materials like bone and these structures look white on film. X-ray imaging is ionizing radiation. In other words, it delivers much more energy into the body than an MRI. This high-frequency energy causes atoms or molecules to gain or lose electrons. This can damage a cell. Damaged cells divide and create more damaged cells. That’s why we don’t x-ray pregnant women; because there is a lot of cell division happening there. Before we freak out about having an x-ray. Let’s put this into perspective. There are many items we use daily that emit low-dose radiation. Sunlight, cell phones, tablets, computers, wifi routers, microwaves, cigarettes, television, and fertilizers. It’s the cumulative effect of yearly radiation that’s important here. In Canada, the Nuclear Safety Commission sets a limit of 50 mSv of maximum allowable radiation in a single year and 100 mSv over 5 years; or an average of 20 mSv per year. Perspective is what’s important here. The benefit of having a structural diagnosis of your neck (0.2 mSv) provided by x-ray far outweighs the risk of radiation harm. In fact, one seven-hour flight will give you the equivalent radiation dose of two neck x-rays, according to the x-ray risk calculator. The only reliable means for analyzing the bony structure of your spine is an x-ray. Your healthcare practitioner can not, under any circumstance, diagnose your structural problems with only a physical examination; regardless of how skilled there are! Free Posture Video Crash Course! Discover the crazy, simple 3-step formula that will teach you how to improve your posture and flexibility like a pro. You will learn how to hardwire the habit of good posture, reduce forward head and the secret way to stop slouching. It’s 100% free! It is therefore crucial to have an x-ray before the start of treatment and/or exercise programs begin. We will discuss this in much detail in Part 2 of this mini-series on X-Ray and MRI. Further Resources: Forward Head Posture – Cause and Cure Dr. Paula Moore If you suspect you have a problem with your posture, and you can’t stop slouching, because it hurts when you try, we have got the solution you’ve been waiting for. Posture Videos have been helping people correct their posture for a decade. With millions of people viewing our videos, and +25k enrolled students in 90+ countries around the world, Posture Videos is changing the face (or spine) of online healthcare. We are so glad you are here! Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as Seowithkhizer. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Previous Post Related Posts You May Like X-Ray or MRI to Assess Posture? April 2, 2025 Mattress in a Box | Sleepovation Review Dr Paula Moore April 2, 2025 Are Pillows Really Necessary? March 31, 2025

Mattress in a Box | Sleepovation Review Dr Paula Moore I was on my way out to buy a new memory foam mattress for my bed – which I’ve had before and loved – when Brian from Sleepovation emailed me asking if I would endorse the Sleepovation mattress. He said it uses the latest sleep technology. Having never even sat on a Sleepovation mattress, much less had one on my bed, I wasn’t prepared to offer an endorsement, but I was happy to give the mattress a try. A true endorsement will only ever come from me if I love and use a product regularly. Brian was cool with that, and within the next 48 hours, my Sleepovation mattress arrived in a box https://youtu.be/ct65h7UPE-E I love several things about this mattress and a few things I’m not so keen on. Here is my review of the Sleepovation Mattress in a Box. I’m not that keen to endorse something that can be so subjective. Please have a read of my pros and cons, do a little research, and then decide for yourself. Sleepovation Mattress |The good Support: Sleepovation claims to be the first ‘pocket system’ mattress – also known as ‘tiny mattress.’ In theory, the individual suspension system (made up of 700 tiny mattresses) supports the spinal column and each bone separately. It cradles the body’s curves while providing enough firmness for the back’s muscular and bony structures. This should give pain relief and pressure relief on the neck as there is motion transfer between the different air channels. This is potentially great for spinal alignment, depending on your sleeping position. I was skeptical when I first sat on my Sleepovation Mattress because it felt softer than the firm memory foam mattress I have slept on for years. On my first night’s sleep, I slept for 10 hours straight in comfort and didn’t wake to use the bathroom once! That was miraculous for me. Cleaner: The Sleepovation has removable, washable covers – two in fact! The one you see with the blue zipper in the image above and an elastic mattress cover fits over the top of the quilted cover. This is a definite benefit, as a quality mattress cover can run upwards of $100 and is advised to give you unmatched cleanliness. You can also vacuum between each of the 700 tiny mattresses to remove dust. That’s pretty unique! Cooler: The individual pocket system allows air to circulate right through the mattress channels. I don’t suffer from being too hot at night, so it will be interesting to hear from some of you on this potential benefit. Motion Isolation: Because each of the 700 tiny mattresses moves independently, you shouldn’t get much co-sleeping disturbance from your partner. So far, I have found that to be true. Greenguard Certification: Greenguard products are certified for low chemical emissions, so they are considered acceptable for sensitive individuals. I don’t have any allergies myself, so that will be for you to decide. Sleepovation | Less good No Slats: Because there are 700 tiny mattresses, box spring or coil underneath isn’t ideal, and neither are slatting because the individual segments can slip through. So you need to use a platform bed or buy a thin sheet of plywood to place over the top of your slatted base. Not Organic: The material and foam for the Sleepovation mattress are not organic. Organic mattresses are part of the luxury mattress market, and you can expect to pay upwards of $3,000 for one; and by the way, memory foam mattresses are also not organic. Typical (non-luxury) mattresses contain chemicals that are probably not that healthy for anyone but particularly unsafe for babies and children. Most mattresses contain petroleum-based chemicals, toxic foams, synthetic fabrics, and fire retardant barriers or chemicals. These chemicals can off-gas and expose your family to dangerous toxins while they sleep. Organic mattresses are often made of cotton or wool and use no chemical treatments, but do your research before you buy! Price: I consider Sleepovation in the quality mattress market, typically between the $1,000 – $2,000 price point. Considering the average person sleeps for 8 hours each night, I did a little calculating: 8 hrs x 30 days/mth x 12 mths/year = 2,880 hrs sleep/year If you start sleeping on a quality mattress like Sleepovation at the age of 30 and live to be 84, that is: 54 years on a quality mattress. 54yrs x 2,880 hrs/year = 155,520 hrs sleeping on your quality mattress this lifetime. 155,520 hrs / 24 hrs (per day) = 6,480 days of your adult life spent sleeping! That is 18 total years of sleep from age 30-84! Slightly depressing, isn’t it. A Sleepovation Mattress typically costs about $1,500: $1,500/6,480 days = approximately 23cents/sleep on your Sleepovation Mattress. I’m ok with that. You? Where to get your Sleepovation Mattress >> SleepOvation Mattress discount: Use coupon code POSTURE to save $50. You can also buy a Sleepovation pillow made up of 77 tiny pillows and is recommended to give you a good night’s sleep. Free Posture Video Crash Course! Discover the crazy, simple 3-step formula that will teach you how to improve your posture and flexibility like a pro. You will learn how to hardwire the habit of good posture, reduce forward head and the secret way to stop slouching. It’s 100% free! Dr. Paula Moore If you suspect you have a problem with your posture, and you can’t stop slouching, because it hurts when you try, we have got the solution you’ve been waiting for. Posture Videos have been helping people correct their posture for a decade. With millions of people viewing our videos, and +25k enrolled students in 90+ countries around the world, Posture Videos is changing the face (or spine) of online healthcare. We are so glad you are here! 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