Forward head posture
Forward Head Posture
Forward head posture (FHP), also known as text neck or scholar's neck, is a common postural deformity, where the head is chronically held in a position that is forward of the body's center of gravity.
Pronunciation
Forward Head Posture: /ˈfɔːrwərd hed ˈpoʊstʃər/
Etymology
The term "forward head posture" is derived from the English words "forward", "head", and "posture". "Forward" comes from the Old English "foreweard", meaning in front or first. "Head" comes from the Old English "heafod", meaning the top part of the body. "Posture" comes from the Latin "positura", meaning position or placement.
Definition
Forward head posture is characterized by the anterior positioning of the cervical spine. It is a posture problem that is caused by several factors including sleeping with the head elevated too high, extended use of computers, lack of developed back and neck musculature, and lack of awareness of proper posture.
Symptoms
Symptoms of forward head posture include a noticeable anterior head carriage, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, reduced range of motion in the neck, and numbness or tingling in the arms or hands.
Related Terms
- Posture: The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
- Cervical Spine: The neck region of the spine.
- Center of Gravity: The point in a body around which its weight is evenly distributed.
- Text Neck: A modern age term coined to describe repeated stress injury and pain in the neck resulting from excessive watching or texting on hand held devices over a sustained period of time.
- Scholar's Neck: Another term for forward head posture, often used to describe students who spend a lot of time reading or studying.
Treatment
Treatment for forward head posture often involves physical therapy, exercises to strengthen the neck and upper back muscles, and lifestyle modifications such as ergonomic adjustments to workstations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Forward head posture
- Wikipedia's article - Forward head posture
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