Leaning the head forward one inch (about 2.5 cm) increases the load on the cervical vertebrae by one head's weight. Tilting the head forward by three inches increases the load on the neck muscles by six times.
Poor posture of the neck causes the head to slide forward, this situation is called Forward Head Position (FHP), this situation affects the neck, shoulders, head. and is the most common cause of back tension and related pain. This situation may be due to sitting for long periods of time, using keyboard devices, using technological devices such as smartphones and tablets, long-term vehicle use, inappropriate pillows and beds, accidents and occupational strain.
Long height. persistent posture disorders; It may cause muscle strain, herniation of the discs between the cervical vertebrae, degeneration, calcification, nerve compression, and visual and aesthetic problems. Impairment of the health of the cervical spine can also damage the spinal cord passing through it. Sleep hygiene may be impaired. It may cause excessive sweating and snoring in the neck and head area. Additionally, these patients may experience constant fatigue and exhaustion. Unhealthy cervical spine and FHP (head tilted forward) syndrome can lead to fibromyalgia, jaw joint pain syndrome, and myofascial pain syndromes. Neck posture disorders disrupt the normal angulation of the cervical spine and cause neck straightening or even inversion of the neck axis. . This situation; It causes degenerative spine disease to occur by straining hard and soft tissues such as muscles, ligaments and bones in the neck, in a sense, causing earlier aging and calcification of the spine.
Effects of bad neck posture;
The negative effects of bad posture are not limited to the neck only. Back pain, headaches and stress-related symptoms may occur. Poor posture itself and the factors that cause poor posture can cause nerve compression and other soft tissue disorders in the elbows and wrists. Poor posture causes disorders in many systems, from the respiratory to the hormonal system. Spinal pain, headaches, mood disorders, blood pressure disorders, decrease in lung capacity, pulse changes are quite common.
Although it is quite difficult, restoring poor neck posture and correcting the neck axis, even partially, plays a key role in treating many of the symptoms listed above and slowing down the aging of the cervical spine. In order to correct this axis, it is often necessary to apply many treatment methods together.
Turning the head forward creates heavy pressure on the discs, spinal muscles, vessels in this area, spinal formations, and sympathetic nervous system. Additionally, these patients may experience decreased visual acuity, tinnitus, and dizziness.
Solutions for poor neck posture
The first thing to do to start treatment is to raise awareness. The patient should be explained what posture means in general and what poor posture can cause. Although exercise is often the most important treatment, it may not be sufficient. Methods to resolve paravertebral muscle spasm, special apparatus to recreate lost neck curvature, and special bracing methods may be required. Sometimes the problem may originate from the back. In this case, it may be necessary to use special back supports. If necessary, changing departments and workplace and office modifications may be necessary to minimize professional strain.
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