How To Correct Forward Neck Posture, AKA Nerd Neck

Excessive forward neck posture is the epidemic nobody’s talking about, but millions of people are suffering from. According to the journal Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science, an estimated 66% of the population has forward neck posture.

When left unchecked, forward head and neck posture can lead to:

• Headaches and migraines
• Neck pain
• Muscle pain
• Temporomandibular (TMJ) joint pain (jaw pain)
• Pins-and-needles sensation (numbness)
• Loss of balance
• Sleep disturbances
• Reduction in respiratory function
• Development of musculoskeletal diseases

If you have forward neck posture/nerd neck, the good news is that, in most instances, it can be overcome.

In this article, we’ll cover:

• What Is Forward Neck Posture?
• Why is Nerd Neck So Common?
• Exercises That Improve Nerd Neck
• Lifestyle Factors That Reduce Symptoms Of Forward Head Posture
• How To Vastly Improve Nerd Neck in 15 Minutes Or Less

What Is Forward Neck/Head Posture?

Let’s get nerdy, shall we? The technical term for forward neck and head posture is thoracic kyphosis. Those slouched-forward shoulders and humpback in the upper part of the back that someone with nerd neck has? This is excessive thoracic kyphosis in action.

Nerd Neck is an affliction faced by dentists, surgeons, hairdressers and other individuals forced into compressive body postures throughout their work day. However, forward head and neck posture has the potential to affect every single person regardless of occupation or age.

Why Is Nerd Neck So Common?

For the most part, we can attribute the rise in excessive forward head posture to reliance on our ever-present smart devices. The constant staring down at your phone or prolonged forward hunched posture as you click away at your laptop/desktop cultivates the abnormal curvature of the upper back & neck over time.

If you already have nerd neck or suspect you might be developing one, you must take action now. Having this hyperextension of the upper cervical spine can lead to a painful shortening of the posterior neck and upper back musculature. To make matters worse, forward neck posture can compress the vertebrae (the spinal bones) in your neck, which is important because your cervical vertebrae is like a sheath, protecting your spinal cord.

Moreover, besides being a pain in the neck (pun intended), having a nerd neck can shatter your confidence and self-esteem.

Exercises That Improve Forward Neck Posture

Chin tucks are one of the simplest exercises for nerd neck. Although it won’t reverse the condition completely, doing chin tucks may offer temporary relief of headaches and numbness. Simply place your pointer finger on your chin and with barely any force, push your chin back until your ears are resting over your shoulders. Repeat 15-20 times.

Certain yoga postures may also provide limited relief. For example, cobra pose involves lying prone (on your belly), placing your palms directly under your shoulders. Lift your head and shoulders off the mat. You’ll probably only be able to lift a half-inch to one inch. This is normal. Hold the posture for a few breaths. Repeat a few times.

Lifestyle Factors That May Improve Nerd Neck

Smart devices aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Thankfully, you don’t have to give up your routine texting & social media scrolling. However, if you do identify as a “textaholic” it’s always a good idea to try & be conscious of your posture as often as possible.

When working on a laptop or desktop, ensure that the screen is at eye level. In addition, set a timer to go off every 30 minutes to do a posture check-in.

Take frequent breaks to do chin tucks or yoga. Invest in your health by purchasing ergonomic chairs and desks.

How To Correct Forward Neck Posture Fast

While exercises may offer relief, they often do not completely reverse nerd neck. Another problem with exercises is that the relief is temporary—if felt at all.

Thankfully, there’s an even quicker solution for reversing nerd neck.

The Posture Pump® provides deep, corrective postural relief you can comfortably get at home. Using patented disc decompression technology, Posture Pump® hydrates compressed and bulging discs that can make having nerd neck a nightmare.

Thousands of chiropractors recommend Posture Pump® for relieving forward head and neck symptoms such as headaches and fatigue.

Geek Out On Nerd Neck Research

The pictures don’t lie. Studies using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) reveal that a single 5-minute Posture Pump application may lead to a significant expansion of the cervical and thoracic discs. Not only that, the discs were better hydrated. (Poorly-hydrated discs can cause disc degeneration and eventually spinal decay.)

Excuse the geekspeak, here's the big news from the research: It was shown that the lordotic curve, or the forward curved spine in the neck, was greatly enhanced. In other words, visible signs and symptoms of nerd neck were greatly reduced.

Eliminate Nerd Neck in Just 15 Minutes

If you want to quickly reverse forward neck posture, simply start with a 5-minute Posture Pump session. Gradually, add 2 or 3 minutes every session until you reach 15 minutes.

Only 15 minutes to correct forward neck posture? Any nerd can appreciate the genius of that.

The time to eliminate forward neck posture is now. Don’t wait before you start experiencing debilitating headaches and disc degeneration that results in sharp, shooting pain.

To correct forward neck posture once and for all, learn more about POSTURE PUMP® DUAL DISC HYDRATOR® (MODEL 1400-D).

It’s the most comfortable posture-correcting device on the market. There’s also no constrictive chin or jaw straps with Posture Pump®.

But maybe you’re thinking that it’s too late to do anything about forward neck posture. Perhaps you already have tension headaches or disc degeneration that manifests as sharp shooting pain. The good news is that for most people, it’s never too late to use  (The exception is people who've had disc fusion/implanted spinal hardware. In addition, women in their third trimester of pregnancy are advised to refrain from using POSTURE PUMP® .)

Posture Pump® Helps Reverse Forward Head Posture

Maybe you’ve tried several other modalities to reverse forward neck: rolled-up towels, hot/cold packs, massage, linear traction and foam blocks. And maybe you’ve even tried some of the exercises above.

The truth is that these might help—but often, only to a limited degree; they won’t completely reverse forward neck posture. This is where the patented decompression technology featured in Posture Pump® is helpful in closing the gap.

But don’t just take our word for it.

Check out what some of the thousands of people who have regained their health and vitality are saying about Posture Pump® here. 

And if you’re ready to reverse forward neck posture, put a Posture Pump® Dual Disc Hydrator® (Model 1400-D) in your cart.

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late! Correct Forward Head & Neck Posture Now

If you want to prevent headaches that destroy your quality of life, muscle pain and tightness, and pins-and-needles numbness, then start reversing forward neck posture today.

The first step is to purchase Posture Pump®. Most individuals are amazed after just the first 5-minute session. However, you are also backed by a 60 day return policy if you are unsatisfied for any reason.

Excessive forward head and neck posture can be debilitating. The good news is that Posture Pump® offers a simple yet highly-effective solution for overcoming it and improving your quality of life. Check out Posture Pump’s® neck-pain solutions here.