An Epidemic Spine Problem In Our Society, Forward Head Posture,(FHP)

Forward Head Posture & It's Damaging Effects On Our Health

Neck and/or back pain people of the world. One of the most common problems we see at our office Advanced Chiropractic Relief , that causes neck and/or low back pain is Forward Head Posture,(FHP) which increases the gravitational weight bearing forces which creates abnormal compressive stresses on the muscles, ligaments, disc and joints of the spine, This aberrant compression stress on disc, muscles, ligaments, joints of the spine can cause 3-4 times the amount of stress on the muscles, disc and ligaments which if left uncorrected will cause nerves that exit the spine to function abnormally(Pinched Nerve) causing a myriad of different health problems from simple tension in the neck,headaches, upper back, shoulders mid back all the way down to the lower back and pelvis. to more serious spinal conditions like bulged and/or herniated disc as well as degenerative disc. Gravity is always pulling us down towards the earth 24,/7, whether you're sitting, standing, sleeping, walking or any other activity a human being might do during their everyday activities of living both at work and at home. We have become a sedentary society for the most part, sitting most of the day working on a computer or desk with our heads leaning or bent forward of our shoulders so Forward Head Posture, (FHP) is very prevalent in our society. Not only does it cause serious postural problems but compression of the upper cavity and lower cavity which includes the lungs, heart and vasculature out of the upper chest cavity, above the diaphragm and can lead to hiatal hernia conditions or other gastrointestinal conditions. Our children are already shoeing signs of having Forward Head Posture,(FHP) in their lives with school work, computers, handhelds, cell phones and other high tech devices,i.e. gaming controllers like X-Box, Playstation, Nintendo and others as well. You will see that this younger generation will have more spinal problems than any other generation to date because of their aberrant posture on a daily basis. Posture is a mirror of spinal bio-mechanics and if your posture is bad so is your spinal alignment,(Bio-Mechanics). One must remain vigilant when performing any activity of daily living, i.e. sitting, standing, sleeping, bending, twisting, and rotation to make sure they are doing it in a manner consistent with normal upright posture.If you look at pictures taken of you earlier in life from the side view you would be able to see if you have had FHP for a while or not. Professional analysis of your posture is the best way to know for sure. Chiropractors are experts at evaluating posture and spinal alignment,(Bio-Mechanics). Your Houston Chiropractor, Dr. Gregory Johnson of Advanced Chiropractic Relief has been evaluating and fixing peoples posture's for over 33 years and has a great deal of experience and expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of spinal problems and bio-mechanical issues of the musculoskeletal condition of a person's body, Spine Related Disorders and Extremity Joint Disorders of the body as well as all kinds Neuromusculoskeletal conditions are our business. If you would like to find out if you and/or your children suffer from Forward Head Posture, please call (281) 405-2611 or visit us online at www.AdvancedHoustonChiropractor.com for an appointment today. It could save you a lifetime of pain and misery.


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