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Forward head posture, also referred to as "text neck," has become an increasingly common problem related to poor posture, especially amongst today's younger generation. These days, many people's daily work lives are spent hunched over their desk and staring at their computer for long periods of time, which is a common cause of neck pain. In their free time or breaks, you might see them looking down at their phone either texting or browsing. Studies show that people are spending more time than ever sedentary, absorbing television entertainment and interacting with social media. This constant head in front of shoulders,...

  Are you tired of your hectic schedule that demands running after one task to another throughout the day? You are certainly not alone because most of us are familiar with this feeling of dragging our drained body to meet our professional as well as personal commitments. Latest research indicates that more than 75% of today’s workers remain tired for the entire week. In addition to affecting the quality of life, this also results in a loss of money and productivity. Taking a nap is one of the most effective solutions to tiredness. Many of you would be surprised to...

Someone you love has probably dealt with neck pain. That problem is only getting worse and can come from a number of disorders and diseases. Some common medical conditions causing cervical or neck pain are degenerative disc disease, neck strain, neck injury, a herniated disc, a pinched nerve, etc. This pain can also come from poor positioning of the neck while sleeping with the head on a pillow and continuous sitting in front of a computer. Prevention of neck pain in the context of these activities should include neck strengthening, stretching, postural education, and compliance with at-home cervical traction. Here...