Where is your head? 

No, the answer you are thinking of is not the answer I am looking for.  

You have seen pictures of the leaning Tower of Piza, right?  Have you ever just wondered why it doesn't fall over?  It doesn't look strong, stable or other wise attractive leaning at such a strong arc.

The most common type of poor posture is called Forward Head Syndrome, referred to as FHS.  It is the result of spinal subluxation and weak spinal structure where the head protrudes forward in front of the shoulders.  This decreases the healthy 45 degree curve of the neck. 

Medical research shows that when the head is one inch forward, the weight of the head pressure on the shoulders and lower back doubles.   So if my head actually weighs 12 pounds and because of problems in my neck, I carry it 1 inch forward of optimal then the actual weight on my shoulders is 24 POUNDS!!!  That is 2X the normal weight that my neck and upper back muscles have to support. 

Imagine going hiking and carrying a pack that weighs as much as you do....How tired would your legs be?   Exhausted.   It is no wonder your neck and back hurts like heck all the time. 

FHS tensions the spinal cord like an over-stretched rubber band causing compression.  This leads to nerve pressure and blood supply changes.  The spine degenerates and discs in the lower back wear out.  Medical and Chiropractic research shows that even metabolism slows because the thyroid is unable to perform normally.  Energy levels plummet.  Breathing shallows because the lungs are under pressure.  Sickness begins because the immune system is stunted on a continuous basis.

Do you get sick more than you think you should?   Greater than one cold a year is way too much.

Do you get out of breath easier than you think you should?   Imagine your lungs as a sponge getting squeezed.  There is just no air. 

Have you put on 10, 15, 20 even 50 pounds in the last while and cannot seem to lose it?  The nerves supplying the thyroid are under constant pressure with FHS. 

Are you more tired than you think you should be?  Go right back to the hiking analogy...Who could imagine having energy with that going on.

26 Year old Female:  2” Forward Head Syndrome (Left),  Very Significant Muscle Spasm on EMG (Center), 75% Loss of Curve (Right),  Disc and Joint Arthritis,  Constant Headaches, Pain in the Shoulders, Frequently ill and Lethargic.  

After 5 Months of Chiropractic care at Vitality:   Corrected Head Posture, 100% Healthy Curve, Perfected EMG Muscle Graphm, Increased Disc Height, Health & Vitality Completely Restored. 

Of all of the common structural problems that people face in life this one issue seems to have the greatest affects on health and vitality.  Get to a qualified chiropractor that can correct this life changing problem now, or it may be too late.     

What can you do if you think you or a loved one may suffer from Forward Head Syndrome?    Check some of the more common symptoms.  These are only some of the symptoms you may or may not have with FHS.  Muscle Lumps in the back of neck and shoulders,  Weight Gain, Fatigue, Headaches, Slumped Computer Posture, Rounding Shoulders, Shortness of Breath, Dry Skin and feeling cold often.  Schedule an evaluation with your chiropractor as soon as possible to verify this common problem.    

In Health,  Dr. Rob Anderson from Vitality Chiropractic, Your www.RoadToVitality.com Health Mentor.   Follow Dr. Rob and topics like this at www.twitter.com/drrobanderson & www.tumblr.com/drrobanderson