A healthy neck curve, known as cervical lordosis, is crucial for proper spine alignment, supporting your head’s weight, reducing strain on neck muscles, and maintaining good posture. Without this natural curve, forward head posture and rounded shoulders can develop, leading to chronic neck pain, tension headaches, and even upper back discomfort.
Modern habits like working at computers or using phones often lead to forward head posture, (often called "tech neck") placing extra strain on the neck muscles. For each inch your head leans forward, an additional 10 pounds of force stresses the neck, akin to carrying a bowling ball around all day. This can lead to chronic pain, headaches, tension, and posture problems.
One affordable solution to help restore this curve is a cervical neck roll. By positioning it under the neck while lying down, a neck roll provides gentle support to realign the spine over time. This simple practice, done regularly, can gradually retrain the neck to return to its ideal position, reducing pain, promoting circulation, and relieving muscle tension.
Adding a neck roll to your daily routine is an effective and accessible way to combat the impact of poor posture and restore your neck’s natural curve, encouraging long-term spinal health and comfort.
Talk to Dr. Eddie today to see if you can benefit from a cervical neck pillow to restore the proper curve in your neck.
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