Dr. Rick's Monthly Question

January 2002

Question:

Is forward head posture (FHP) common? Is it normal? Is it healthy?

Answer:

YES. NO. NO. I bet over 90% of you have FHP to the extent that it effectively doubles or triples the stress on your upper back. I say this with confidence from over ten years in chiropractic practice and, more recently, from performing over 100 posture analyses this past year with the computerized BioPrint and Posture Pro systems. The problem is so common that people often ignore it. However, it is serious and can lead to headaches, backaches and spinal decay. That's why I focus on its detection and correction. See the tips and articles I have posted on my web site for details.

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Dr. Rick Allen is a chiropractor, massage therapist and dance student in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rick welcomes your questions and suggestions for future articles. However, he cannot make specific diagnoses or treatment recommendations unless you visit him in person. He can be reached by phone: 503-257-1324, mail: 221 NE 78th Avenue, Portland, OR 97213, e-mail or World Wide Web: www.CascadeWellnessClinic.com

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