Cervical Postural Syndrome
Cervical postural syndrome is a condition where an individual maintains improper neck posture, often occurring concurrently with incorrect shoulder, upper back, and middle back postures. Such poor posture can result in muscular imbalances and exert excessive pressure on specific soft tissues, joints, and bones in the head, neck, and upper back. Over time, this can lead to tissue damage and the transmission of pain signals to alert the body to this dysfunction. Those who spend extended periods in a single position or posture are most susceptible to developing cervical postural syndromes. Common causes include spending prolonged periods looking down at a phone or computer screen. Cervical postural syndrome is a consequence of enduring poor postures for extended durations.
How can Cervical Postural Syndrome be treated?
- Physiotherapy: exercises and stretches to improve posture, strengthen muscles, and increase flexibility
- Chiropractor: adjustments and correct spinal misalignments
- Osteopathy: manipulate and align the musculoskeletal system