Forward Head Posture & Neck Strain

The “Tech Neck” Problem

  • Looking down at screens for long hours shifts the head forward, increasing strain on the cervical spine.

  • Studies show that for every 1-inch forward movement of the head, the effective weight on the spine increases by 10 lbs.

Scientific Evidence

📌 Weight of the Head & Neck Strain:

  • Research from Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinics of North America states that a head tilted forward by 15 degrees increases spinal pressure from 11.7 lbs to 27 lbs.

  • A study in Spine Journal (2014) found that prolonged forward head posture can lead to disc compression and nerve impingement.

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