The most common postural problem today is forward head posture. We
live in a world with repetitious use of computers, television, video games
and even backpack carrying, which in return has forced the body to adapt
with forward head posture. Forward head posture has been linked to
many neck and upper back conditions. This posture also closes down
lymphatic drainage in the neck and will cause more strain on the
posterior neck muscles.
The weight of a typical head is almost 10 pounds. The head should be
centered over the shoulders. For every inch the head is forward, the
compressive forces on the lower neck increase by the additional weight of
the entire head. This means one inch forward head translation equals 20
pounds head weight, two inches equals’ 30 pounds head weight, and so
on. Just try this yourself by holding a weight close to your body and then
holding it out in front of you. The weight feels heavier depending on how
far away it is from your body.
Forward head posture can rob you of normal range of motion, of muscle
strength, of natural neck protection, of long joint life, vital lung capacity,
and of the emotional and healthy vitality we should expect into our later
years. Monitoring your posture is the most important step to prevention
and should be a life long habit.
Here are some tips on how to use T-Tapp techniques to correct this
common posture problem:
* Ears need to be aligned over your shoulders and hips, while keeping
the chin from jutting forward; this neutral position distributes the weight of
your head throughout your spine. Keep that chin back, too. Strive to do this
all the time; walking, driving, standing or sitting at the computer
* Tuck butt and roll shoulders back and down (not shrugged or rolled
forward), to support the lower back. Your upper back should be relatively
flat (not curved forward), and your chest curved outward (not flat or sunken
in between your shoulders).
* Lift ribs and lock the lats to keep the body from tilting forward.
live in a world with repetitious use of computers, television, video games
and even backpack carrying, which in return has forced the body to adapt
with forward head posture. Forward head posture has been linked to
many neck and upper back conditions. This posture also closes down
lymphatic drainage in the neck and will cause more strain on the
posterior neck muscles.
The weight of a typical head is almost 10 pounds. The head should be
centered over the shoulders. For every inch the head is forward, the
compressive forces on the lower neck increase by the additional weight of
the entire head. This means one inch forward head translation equals 20
pounds head weight, two inches equals’ 30 pounds head weight, and so
on. Just try this yourself by holding a weight close to your body and then
holding it out in front of you. The weight feels heavier depending on how
far away it is from your body.
Forward head posture can rob you of normal range of motion, of muscle
strength, of natural neck protection, of long joint life, vital lung capacity,
and of the emotional and healthy vitality we should expect into our later
years. Monitoring your posture is the most important step to prevention
and should be a life long habit.
Here are some tips on how to use T-Tapp techniques to correct this
common posture problem:
* Ears need to be aligned over your shoulders and hips, while keeping
the chin from jutting forward; this neutral position distributes the weight of
your head throughout your spine. Keep that chin back, too. Strive to do this
all the time; walking, driving, standing or sitting at the computer
* Tuck butt and roll shoulders back and down (not shrugged or rolled
forward), to support the lower back. Your upper back should be relatively
flat (not curved forward), and your chest curved outward (not flat or sunken
in between your shoulders).
* Lift ribs and lock the lats to keep the body from tilting forward.
Forward Head Posture