17/08/2022
Forward head posture (FHP)
When a person maintains good posture, their head aligns vertically with the spine. Forward head posture (FHP) occurs when a person is leaning their head forward, out of neutral alignment with their spine.
When the alignment of the head is off, it can cause a variety of problems, including stiffness in the neck, pain, and balance issues.
Causes
People may associate FHP with using electronic devices for a long time, such as cell phones or computers.
However, any activity that causes a person to lean their head forward for a prolonged period of time can lead to chronic FHP.
Some potential causes of FHP include:
* slouching
* sleeping with the head raised
* carrying a heavy backpack or purse
* driving with a hunched back
* sewing
* reading in bed
* whiplash or other injuries to the spine
* weakness in the muscles of the upper back
* arthritis and bone degeneration
Forward head posture (FHP) is the most common cervical postural fault in the sagittal plane that is found with different severity levels in almost all populations. Despite claims that FHP may be related to neck pain, this relation seems to be controversial. Thus, our purpose is to determine whether FHP differs between asymptomatic subjects and those with neck pain and to investigate if there is a relationship between head posture and neck pain.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6942109/
Treatment:
There are several potential treatments that a person can try at home, along with medical interventions.
A person who works using a computer or other devices can practice sitting upright and keeping their neck in a neutral spine position. This means ensuring that the ears are in line with the shoulders.
doctors may recommend physiotherapy.
Poor posture can lead to postural kyphosis. If this is severe, doctors may recommend surgical intervention.
In some cases, a person may find that pain medications may be helpful in reducing pain. A person may want to speak with their doctor about muscle relaxants or prescription-strength medications for severe pain.
Exercises and stretches:
A person can also incorporate exercises and stretching into their daily routine to help loosen stiff muscles and joints…
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