Why Your Posture May Be Costing You More Than You Think
Look around any coffee shop, office, or living room—and you’ll notice it.
Heads tilted forward, shoulders slumped, and eyes locked on screens.

It’s called Text Neck—and it’s becoming a modern epidemic.

What is Text Neck & Forward Head Posture?
Forward Head Posture (FHP) happens when your head shifts forward from its natural alignment with your shoulders. For every inch your head moves forward, the pressure on your neck doubles.

This often starts with:

Excessive screen time

Poor ergonomics

Sedentary habits

Over time, this unnatural positioning strains muscles, compresses joints, and pulls your spine out of alignment.

The Real Damage It Causes
Text Neck isn’t just a posture problem. It’s a health problem.

Here’s how it affects you:

Neck and Shoulder Pain – Your muscles overwork to hold your head up

Headaches – Misalignment in the cervical spine contributes to tension and migraines

Nerve Interference – Misalignments put pressure on spinal nerves, disrupting communication between the brain and body

Breathing and Fatigue – Forward posture can reduce lung capacity by up to 30%, leaving you tired and sluggish

It’s not just how you look—it’s how you function.

How Chiropractic Can Help
Chiropractors trained in the Gonstead Technique take this condition seriously. It’s not about a quick crack. It’s about structural correction.

Using precise analysis—like spinal X-rays, posture exams, and nerve scans—Gonstead chiropractors identify exactly where the problem starts.

Then, with specific adjustments, they help restore normal alignment so the body can:

Relieve pressure

Improve posture

Optimize nerve flow

Help you feel (and look) better

It’s Easier to Fix Now Than Later
The earlier FHP is caught, the easier it is to correct. Waiting too long can lead to:

Disc degeneration

Joint arthritis

Chronic pain patterns

Permanent postural collapse

✅ Get Your Posture Checked
If you’re constantly on your phone, working at a desk, or feeling stiffness in your neck and shoulders… don’t ignore it.

Come to Koca Chiropractic for a posture evaluation.

We’ll assess your spine, give you answers, and help restore your natural alignment—before it becomes a bigger problem.

Call (402) 496-4570 or book your appointment online today.