The new normal? The weight of the head in a living person in somewhere between 4-6 kilograms. Forward Head Posture (FHP) as typified in a current high street fashion model (see below) increases the muscle tension needed to maintain the head in an upright position. This postural alignment can contribute to persisting neck pain and headaches. The many hours spent on various devises can contribute to this posture as well. We address this very issue on a regular basis and it is vitally important to have an awareness of the implications of this position and the importance of having good ergonomic practises at work and at home. Furthermore, specific exercises can help alleviate some of the mechanical forces on the neck and help build endurance of the posture muscles that help hold the head on the neck.
