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.