Posture Chart | Forward Head Posture

Posture Chart | Forward Head Posture

Forward head posture is the anterior positioning of the cervical spine. It is a posture problem that is caused by several factors including sleeping with the head elevated too high, extended use of computers and cell phones, lack of developed back muscle strength and lack of nutrients such as calcium. Forward head posture can cause issues throughout your body. Let’s take a look at a few of them that can be fixed with a posture chart.

Headaches TrP 1

Believe it or not, a headache can be directly caused by bad posture. Specifically, forward head posture places strain on your upper back and neck muscles. When this happens, those muscles must work as though they are supporting an additional ten pounds of weight for every inch your head moves forward. The added strain puts pressure on the nerves in your neck and keeps upper back and neck muscles in a constant state of contraction, causing headaches.

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Neck and Arm Pain

One of the most common things that cause neck pain is forward head posture. The forward pull of the weight of the head puts undue stress on the vertebrae of the lower neck, contributing to degenerative disc disease and other degenerative neck problems. It can also cause shoulder and arm pain since the position often goes hand-in-hand with forward shoulders and a rounded upper back.

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If you have patients that come to you with these issues, a posture chart can be a great way to show them how a simple posture change can fix these issues. Contact us today to learn about the posture charts that we offer.