Forward Head Posture Part 2

Neuromuscular therapist Sam Visnic continues his discussion of the correction of forward head posture.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• forward
• head
• posture
• correction
• exercises
• correcting

[newmexicoflygirl]

Sam - I really appreciate you taking the time to produce such an informative video. Just making adjustments in the way I hold my head while at my desk has provided some relief. Can you advise about how to find someone locally to get directed therapy so that I don't do something wrong and can really measure my progress? Is it a chiropractor I should look for? Any particular skill set I should seek? Thanks!

[HolisticSam]

@newmexicoflygirl,

Its really amazing to me how difficult it is to find practitioners that know this kind of stuff. Most chiros and PTs have hideous posture and not a day goes by I don't see a patient who has been to 15 practitioners and not a single one of them identifies and corrects the most simple issues. You unfortunately really have to hunt to find a good practitioner. I suggest finding a Rolfer.

[kleash]

Hi, I'm wondering if sleeping without pillow could increase the efficiency of the retraction? Thanks.

[HolisticSam]

@kleash,

Actually, that is a bad idea. Most people can not do the full retraction of the cervical spine. Therefore, when they lay on their back, the head drops into cervical extension, and can agitate the problem further. 1 pillow minimum.

[elizabeth0093]

Will these exercises actually help correct your curved spine up by the neck?

Also, I'm starting to see the beginning stages of this hump on the back of my neck, how long will it take (it being small and all) will I see results?

[HolisticSam]

@elizabeth0093,

Not fully, but its a great start. Most people with rigid thoracic spines will need to do exercises and self mobilizations to correct that curve fully. It can take months. Even with clients I see personally, 3 months minimum with progressive movements and mobilizations. Don't rush it. If you do, it may make you hurt!

[ss4vegeta1]

Thanks Sam

[bookskamaki]

nice simple video. very good

[DLozinski25]

have u seen changes in people with fhp who do this and if so how long does it take to see results?

[FiPoSan]

very nice and well made video... thanks for taking the time to explain it all. Will definitely follow your suggestions and incorporate Yoga to it. All the best!

[CJFRANKS7]

Thanks so much!

[tyciol]

Interesting posture corrections.

[gobais53]

@HolisticSam What exercises can I do to correct the vulture neck? ....What do u recommend ?

[guicho0o]

What kind of doctor could help me? Physical therapist? Fitness trainer? Chiropractor?

[RichieVibes]

Excellent video. Please could somebody tell me the name of the muscle(s) which cause the movement at 1:33 in the video? Thanks.

[alifak1]

I really love the video, I am going to fav it but I have a question, in sport such like soccer or martials arts, do you have an idea of the advantage of having a really great posture? like ex: more quality breathing (results in a better cardio) better balance (better power generation by hips and back rotation) and stuff..

Thanks alot!

[vONESHOTKILLERv]

@TheBrindleBoxer i smell bullshit

[TheBrindleBoxer]

Once you've curved your neck and rounded your shoulders from bad posture it's permanent. You can work at keeping it from getting worse but you can't correct what damage has already been done. If you're a head forward hunch back then that's what you're gonna be for the rest of your life. Make friends with your dowagers hump because you'll never get rid of it.