Poor posture can lead to various problems.
- posted: Jul. 11, 2018
TEXT NECK, FORWARD HEAD, POOR POSTURE, ETC.
It's the perfect storm:
a heavy head
tiny neck/muscles
gravity
Add in these other factors:
cell phones
computers
books/magazines
According to a 2014 study, published in the Surgical Technology International Journal, as the head falls forward the weight and stress on the cervical (neck) spine increases:
at a 15º angle weight = 27lbs
at a 30º angle weight = 40lbs
at a 45º angle weight = 49lbs
at a 60º angle weight = 60lbs
What are the results:
poor posture
early degeneration (arthritis)
pain
All this equals:
muscle strain
pinched nerves
herniated disks
loss of natural curve
decreased lung capacity
headaches
heart disease
depression
neurological issues
low testosterone and more
It's ubiquitous- it affects people of all ages, even children. For every inch the head tilts forward, the pressure on the spine doubles. Make an appointment for you and your family for a posture evaluation and start to make the necessary changes to improve your posture and possibly your health.
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Reiss Chiropractic
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