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Pain from Forward Head Posture

Cincinnati Forward Head Posture and the Pain It Causes

Pain from Forward Head Posture

Cincinnati Forward Head Posture and the Pain It Causes

Forward Head Posture or FHP is a condition where the position of your head moves forward from the center of the shoulders. As the head moves forward, your center of gravity shifts and creates a domino effect of problems. To compensate for the shift in your center of gravity, your upper body will drift backward. To compensate for your upper body shift, your hips tilt forward. All this shifting of the body causes strains, stress and ultimately pain for numerous parts of your body. Forward Head Posture can cause serious health problems if left untreated. At Baker Chiropractic and Wellness, we can treat Forward Head Posture safely and effectively with our care and guidance. Please contact us at (513) 561-2273 or Schedule an Appointment here on our website.

The Weight of Your Head Increases Dramatically with FHP

A human heads weighs between 8 and 10 pounds on average. With correct posture, your head doesn’t feel like it weighs much at all because it is perfectly balanced and positioned. When Forward Head Posture begins to develop and your head begins to move forward away from its balanced position, the weight of your head begins to increase. In fact, for every 1 inch your head moves forward, the relative weight of the head over the body doubles due to the effects of gravity.

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Forward Head Posture Causes All Types of Pain and Health Problems

As the head moves forward and shifts your center of gravity, it places a great deal of stress on many parts of your body including, but not limited to, your head, neck, shoulders and back. The stress will manifest into discomfort and pain. The following lists some common health conditions that can be associated with Forward Head Posture:
  • Headaches and Migraines
  • Tempero-mandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
  • Neck Pain
  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Upper Back Pain
  • Middle Back Pain
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sore Chest Muscles
  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Poor Sleep or Insomnia
  • Chronic “achy” feeling all over
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Disc degeneration
  • Numbness or tingling in the arms and/or hands
  • Trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain)
In addition to the above, Forward Head Posture can reduce lung capacity and blood flow as well as impact your gastrointestinal system. Persistent Forward Head Posture can lead to spinal degeneration and a condition called Kyphosis or Dowager’s Hump. Three separate studies have linked Kyphosis to early degeneration of the nervous system, organ disease, and even premature death.

It’s extremely important to treat Forward Head Posture. The doctors at Baker Chiropractic and Wellness have been doing that for over 20 years. Please Schedule an Appointment here on our website or call (513) 561-2273. We have clinic locations located in Cincinnati, Fairfield and West Chester.

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Do You Carry a Purse, a Back Pack or Spend Considerable Time Driving or Working at a Computer?

Remember when your parents or teacher told you not to “slouch” and “sit up straight”. They weren’t trying to be annoying. They were trying to teach you good posture, help prevent bad posture and Forward Head Posture from developing. We need to be aware of our posture at all times and practice good posture techniques in our daily lives. The following are common activities that can contribute to Forward Head Posture:

  1. Looking down while typing on a keyboard and viewing a computer screen
  2. Slouching or improperly sitting with shoulders rounded and backed hunched
  3. Carrying a heavy purse or back pack over one shoulder
  4. Driving with your head more than 3 inches away from the headrest of the seat

Address The Problem of Forward Head Posture

It’s vital to your long term health and happiness to address Forward Head Posture. The doctors at Baker Chiropractic and Wellness can properly treat Forward Head Posture through safe chiropractic care. However, the doctors can also provided invaluable instructions and guidance on how to prevent Forward Head Posture from developing in the first place. Please give us a call at (513) 561-2273 or Schedule an Appointment via our website.

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