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What causes forward head posture?
Forward head posture can be caused by any activity where your head is forwards for an extended period of time. Common examples include: sitting for too long at the computer, on our phones or tablets; driving for long periods; reading in bed; slouching; carrying a heavy backpack and sleeping on your back while having too many pillows under your head. It can also be caused by whiplash injuries, arthritis and bone degenerative conditions such as osteoporosis.
What does having forward head posture mean?
Forward head posture is associated with:
- A change in height and appearance: a shortened neck, rounded shoulders, rounded back, and a double chin.
- Reduced mobility, pain and muscle spasms in your neck and upper back.
- Tension headaches and migraines.
- Restricted breathing.
- Poor balance.
- Weakness and tingling in the arms and hands.
- Jaw/TMJ dysfunction.
- Cervical spine disc bulges and prolapses.
Do I have forward head posture?
To check if you have forward head posture, you can revisit Shani’s posture assessment video here or you can stand with your back against a wall with your feet shoulder width apart, the back of your head should be touching the wall, if its not, you have forward head posture.
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