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2. Simple ways to combat the effects of forward head posture - AOL

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   Ideally, the head should be positioned so the ears are aligned over the shoulders, as this places the least stress on the neck. Forward head posture, also known as "nerd neck" or "text neck" due ...

3. Tech Neck Is Creating A Posture Epidemic. Can It Be Fixed? - AOL

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   Tech neck is a forward head posture caused by using devices. Learn how to fix tech neck and prevent symptoms with simple exercises, posture tips, and stretches.

4. Forward head posture - Wikipedia

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   The cantilevered (poked forward) head position loads the spine up to several times more than erect posture, because of the increased moment arm. [31] So the posterior neck muscles (especially the upper fibres of trapezius) holding the head in its forward position, often sustained for many hours, can strain, producing individual myofibril and ...

5. Thoracic outlet syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Another set of stretches involves tilting and extending the neck opposite to the side of the injury while keeping the injured arm down or wrapped around the back. Occupational or Physical therapy can include passive or active range of motion exercises, working up to weighted or restricted sets (as tolerated).

6. Rounded shoulder posture - Wikipedia

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   Rounded shoulder posture (RSP), also known as “mom posture”, [1] is a common postural problem in which the resting position of the shoulders leans forward from the body’s ideal alignment. [1] Patients usually feel slouched and hunched, [ 2 ] with the situation deteriorating if left untreated.

7. Doctors warn that pain in the neck due to cell phone use is ...

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   A person's head, on average, weighs about 10 to 12 pounds, and a recent study published in the Journal Surgical Technology International shows exactly how much strain we're putting on our neck.

8. Maxillary hypoplasia - Wikipedia

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   This restriction causes forward head posture which can then lead to back pain, neck pain, and numbness in the hands and arms. The nasopharyngeal airway restriction can also lead to Sleep apnea and snoring. Sleep apnea can lead to heart problems, endocrine problems, increased weight, and cognition problems, among other issues. [2]

9. 5 easy exercises for your head and neck to alleviate desk job ...

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   Before chairs with a back and arm rests debuted as a status symbol among ancient Egyptians about 5,000 years ago, he says that humans mostly kneeled or squatted for about 2 million years.