Forward Head Posture
Do you sit with a forward head posture? It’s easy to end up with your head hunched forward when you spend most of the day sitting in a chair and staring at a screen. Computer work, texting, reading and driving in bad posture can all promote a forward head posture.
Forward head posture creates muscle imbalances due to an increased workload for many of the muscles attached to the cervical spine. Some muscles become weak from a lack of use while others get tight from overuse.
You can promote proper posture and activation of the correct muscles with some simple exercises:
Thoracic spine extension - Let your elbows fall out wide as you open the chest over the foam roller
Chin tuck - Lengthen the back of your neck by tucking your chin down towards your chest
Prone Y raise - Keep your head on a towel and lift the arms off the floor.