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How To Run And Walk Without Pain & How To Tackle Stress Incontinence When Nothing Else Works with Helen Hall #481

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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The Burden of Head Position

The relationship between head position and the physical strain on the neck is significant, demonstrating that as the degree of forward lean increases, so does the weight that the neck muscles must support. At 30 degrees, the strain is approximately 18 kilograms, escalating to 22 kilograms at 45 degrees and 27 kilograms at 60 degrees. This added burden contributes to various issues such as headaches and neck pain, often overlooked in assessments. The pressure at the base of the skull intensifies these problems, particularly when individuals maintain a forward posture, highlighting the importance of proper head alignment in preventing discomfort.

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