Don’t be a prawn. Be a powerhouse.

 You know that scene in Jerry Maguire where the little boy Ray says “the human head weighs eight pounds”? Well, turns out they were a bit off it’s actually more like 8 to 12 pounds, depending on the size of your head.

That’s basically the weight of a bowling ball… perched on top of your spine. All. Day. Long.

Now, I’m not here to rant about technology. I love a good scroll, a voice note, a bit of FaceTime, and I probably talk to ChatGPT more than most people. But here’s the thing: our posture is starting to resemble that of a prawn.

Yes, a Prawn. You know the one hunched over, head drooping forward, shoulders rounding in. I see it everywhere now, especially in the younger generation. And I get it. Phones are life. Tablets are tools. Laptops are essential for work & school. But our spines?

They’re crying out!

What we often forget is that the farther forward your head goes, the heavier it gets for your neck and upper back. Gravity doesn’t take a break just because you’re checking TikTok. So every time we let our heads drop forward like a wilted daffodil, we’re piling more and more pressure onto our spine. It’s no wonder so many people, even teenagers, are experiencing tight necks, achy shoulders, and that classic hunch that says, “I spend 6+ hours a day looking down.”

But here’s the good news: awareness is the first step.

Start noticing.

Catch yourself.

Lift your phone a little higher.

Support your back when you sit.

Roll your shoulders.

Take breaks.

And if you’re thinking, “Okay, I probably already am a bit prawn-like,” don’t worry. You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not beyond help. That’s where Pilates comes in. It’s one of the best ways to wake up your spine, strengthen those deep postural muscles, and remind your body that it wasn’t designed to look like seafood.

So if you want to keep enjoying your tech without turning into a crustacean come to Pilates. We’ll de-prawn you in no time.

Your spine (and your future self) will thank you.

See you in class.