01/30/2026
Forward head posture (FHP) is the anterior positioning of the cervical spine and is commonly referred to as “Text Neck”.
Negative effects include cervical dysfunction, muscle, joint, and neural system sensitivity, as well as a significant contributing factor in a variety of health conditions.
Forward head posture leads to long-term muscle strain, disc herniations, arthritis, and pinched nerves.
Head in a forward posture can add up to thirty pounds of abnormal leverage on the cervical spine. This can pull the entire spine out of alignment. For every inch of forward head posture, it can increase the weight of the head on the spine by an additional ten pounds.
People with uncorrected forward head posture can potentially suffer chronic or unpleasant conditions such as irritated nerves and blood vessels, thoracic outlet syndrome, muscle and tissue pain, syndromes like fibromyalgia, chronic strains, early degeneration, and arthritis.
Do you know someone suffering from "text neck"? We can help! Please call (208) 677-9020 to schedule an appointment.