Forward Head /Upper Cross Syndrome
Forward Head
(Upper Cross Syndrome)
Forward Head (Upper Cross Syndrome) is a posture problem that is caused by several factors
including sleeping with the head elevated too high, extended use of computers,
undeveloped neck muscle (trapezius) and lack of nutrients such as calcium. This
posture is sometimes called "Scholar's Neck" "Reading Neck” or "Geek Neck."
For every inch
your head moves forwards, it gains 10 pounds in weight as far as the muscles
(trapezius) in your upper back (thoracic spine) and neck (cervical spine) are
concerned. The muscles have to work that much harder to keep the chin from
dropping onto your chest and falling forward. This forces the neck muscles (trapezius)
to constantly contract to raise your head and chin and pull back the jaw. This
puts pressure on your nerves as well as the blood vessels. This nerve pain can
cause headaches at the base of the head and numbness in the hands. Pressure
on the blood vessels can cause coldness in the hands as well.
A
forward head can add up to thirty pounds of added weight on the spine.
This extra
weight can pull the entire spine out of alignment. It can also result in
the loss of 30% of your lung capacity.
With
a forward head you can develop a hump on your back that can cause compression
fractures along your neck.
By building and stretching specific muscle groups, the joints line up gradually for perfect posture and function. A balanced body over time...all done naturally.
Give me a call for a free posture analysis and I will set you “straight." 801-703-8503
Information gather from Dr. Kapandji and Rene Cailliet M.D.
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Gary Rumel, Physiologist
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