Most cases of neck pain have a postural component as part of the underlying problem. In such case…

Most cases of neck pain have a postural component as part of the underlying problem. In such cases, recognizing and understanding poor posture can play an important role in finding neck pain relief.

In good posture of neck, is commonly considered when ears are positioned directly above the shoulders with the chest open and shoulders back. In this neutral position, stress on the neck is minimized because the head’s weight is naturally balanced on the cervical spine.

Common position is Forward head posture, it occurs when the neck slants forward, placing the head further in front of the shoulders rather than directly above. This head position can lead to several problems

- Increased stress on the cervical spine. As the head is held forward in poor posture, the cervical spine must support increasing amounts of weight.

- Hyperflexion & hyperextension. The lower cervical spine goes into hyperflexion with the vertebrae tilting too far forward. The upper cervical spine, however, does the opposite and goes into hyperextension.

-Muscle overload. Some muscles in the neck and upper back continually overwork to counterbalance the pull of gravity on the forward head.

- Muscle imbalances. Some muscles in the neck, upper back, shoulders, and chest can become shortened and tight.

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