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  2. 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 ...

  3. Spasmodic torticollis - Wikipedia

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    Then the head may turn, pull or tilt in jerky movements, or sustain a prolonged position involuntarily. Over time, the involuntary spasm of the neck muscles will increase in frequency and strength until it reaches a plateau. Symptoms can also worsen while the patient is walking or during periods of increased stress.

  4. Posture (psychology) - Wikipedia

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    Open posture is a posture in which the vulnerable parts of the body are exposed. The head is raised, the shirt may be unbuttoned at the neck, a bag is held on the shoulder or at the side. Open posture is often perceived as communicating a friendly and positive attitude. In an open posture the feet are spread and the head is straight.

  5. Camptocormia - Wikipedia

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    A clinical photograph showing a patient with the flexed posture. It can be abated when lying down. [1]Camptocormia, also known as bent spine syndrome (BSS), is a symptom of a multitude of diseases that is most commonly seen in the elderly.

  6. Repetitive strain injury - Wikipedia

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    Cumulative trauma disorders, repetitive stress injuries, repetitive motion injuries or disorders, occupational or sports overuse syndromes: Poor ergonomic techniques by computer users is one of many causes of repetitive strain injury. Specialty: Sports medicine, performing arts medicine, orthopedics: Symptoms

  7. Spondylosis - Wikipedia

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    Spondylosis is caused from years of constant abnormal pressure, caused by joint subluxation, stress induced by sports, acute and/or repetitive trauma, or poor posture, being placed on the vertebrae and the discs between them. The abnormal stress causes the body to form new bone in order to compensate for the new weight distribution.

  8. Cervical spine disorder - Wikipedia

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    Neck pains Pains in the neck area tend to be tenacious and persistent and most muscles in the cervical spinal region tighten causing for discomfort. [1] Headaches Headaches are further triggered through the stiffness of neck muscles, which pull at their attachment to the skull. These headaches are recurrent in nature and start from the base of ...

  9. Signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease - Wikipedia

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    Other motor symptoms include gait and posture disturbances such as decreased arm swing, a forward-flexed posture, and the use of small steps when walking; speech and swallowing disturbances; and other symptoms such as a mask-like facial expression or small handwriting are examples of the range of common motor problems that can appear. [1]

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