Why Forward Head Posture Ages Your Spine

Imagine holding a 10-pound bowling ball close to your chest— not too bad, right? Now picture holding it out in front of you. A lot harder right? That’s what forward head posture does to your neck every day.

The impact:
For every inch your head moves forward, it adds roughly 10 extra pounds of strain on your neck muscles. Over time, this can cause:

• Muscle fatigue

• Early onset arthritis

• Reduced lung capacity

• Increased risk of disc problems

How to reverse it:

• See your chiropractor immediately and have your spine checked.

• Practice head retraction “chin tucks” exercises daily - Attempt to draw head directly backwards like you are pulling your chin into your neck. Maintain level head position. Do not tilt head up or down. Hold for two seconds. Return to start position and repeat 10 times. Perform 3-4 sets throughout the day.

• Strengthen your upper back muscles - While maintaining good standing posture with your arms by your sides, draw shoulders back and down squeezing shoulder blades together. Elbows should be straight. A stretch may be felt in chest and front of shoulder. Do not allow shoulders to raise upward. Hold for 2 seconds. Return to start position and repeat 10 times. Perform 3-4 sets throughout the day.

  A healthy spine keeps you active, energetic, and pain-free well into your later years — so protect yours now.