“Stand up straight,” my mom used to say to me when I was a surly teenager.

I grew to hate those words. I tried to stand up straight, but after about 48 seconds, my body returned to its slumped, rounded shoulder posture.

It was so difficult for me to hold any other position.

Forward Head Posture (FHP) changes our ability to breathe deeply. Both the trachea and the rib cage are compromised, interfering with optimal breathing. All of our time on smartphones, computer screens, and tablets exacerbate FHP. 

The good news is that there are interventions to decrease FHP, which can reduce neck pain and improve breathing.  

Good posture is not subjective or a reflection of your character. Good posture refers to the body's alignment in a way that minimizes strain on muscles and ligaments. It involves maintaining a neutral spine position, where the back's natural curves are preserved.

Good posture is built from the bottom up, starting with the pelvis.