76 | Tech Neck & Forward Head Posture

“It’s natural and normal for the head to follow your gaze and your gaze to follow attention,” says Dr. Jen. But, do you find yourself staring down at your screen for hours at a time? As we progress further into the digital age, especially in times of a pandemic where everyone is working from home, we are almost all subject to being glued to our devices. However, Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom describe how we can create small changes to optimize our posture and overall productivity. We are all victims of “text neck.” Instead of being self-critical, Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom speak about getting comfortable, changing up the monitor environment, and ways in which we can enhance neck stability to sustain and endure the positions we put ourselves in. Ultimately, with no one “optimal” position, tune in to uncover the most optimal prescription to prevent the onset of tightness, pain, and stagnant discomfort in the body.

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What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

1:47 – Addressing the “text-neck” and pains that come with it.

2:57 –  The influence of your gaze in relation to posture.

4:46 – Creating environments to optimize your central nervous system responses.

7:53 – Modifying what you have control over.

11:34 – Monitoring your environment to make it more optimal.

13:37 – Getting comfortable.

14:51 – Exploring mobility that is specific to you.

15:50 - Exercises to put your neck in a different position!

17:28 - Temporary Relief Neck Stretches.

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For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/76

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