Did you know the weight of your head is roughly 8% your body weight? This constitutes about 12 to 15 pounds that sits over your shoulders. The ideal posture that constitutes proper alignment is having your ears lined up with the top of your shoulder. Poor posture, as in a forward head, can lead to a long list of chronic conditions, all stemming from poor alignment or posture. A foreword head is causing your neck to work 3x harder than normal. Give your head a break and get back into alignment. Follow these simple tools through out your day to stay in alignment.
- Use a pillow or lumbar support if you sit for long periods of time for your work.
- Use a lumbar support or lean your seat forward in your car to avoid slouching and improve your safety awareness.
- Avoid large recliners when watching television as this promotes improper posture.
- Use a smaller pillow or roll to keep your neck straight or in neutral while sleeping.
- Avoid reading in bed, use a well let area with good seated posture.
- Avoid talking on the telephone for long periods of time or holding the phone with your shoulder.
