It’s a force to be reckoned with.

Gravity is what holds Earth in orbit around the sun and keeps us from floating off into space. Unfortunately, it can — quite literally — be a real downer.

The constant pull of gravity compresses our spine, loads our joints and requires our muscles to work harder to keep us upright. 3

It’s easy to slip into poor posture , especially in the era of smartphones . Hunching, slouching and slumping can cause muscle imbalances, resulting in pain, joint issues and decreased mobility over time.

And gravity doesn’t just influence posture. It also affects digestion, mood and overall health, so much so that biogravitational medicine has become a buzzy area of research.

That’s why Dr. Brennan Spiegel says you need to find your “gravity Goldilocks zone” —

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