Can Forward-Head Posture Cause a Double Chin? Causes and Remedies

“Forward-head posture” is said to be caused by various factors — extended smartphone use, poor posture, pillow height, and more.

Did you know this forward-head posture can actually cause a double chin?

A double chin significantly changes your facial impression, so you’d naturally want to avoid it. But don’t worry.

Even if you have forward-head posture or a double chin, improvement can be pursued.

This article details the causes of forward-head posture, its connection to a double chin, and KADOMORI’s recommended treatment methods.

For how to identify forward-head posture, see this article as well.

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What Causes Forward-Head Posture?

Forward-head posture is a condition where the cervical spine — normally curving gently — becomes straight.

Forward-head posture can be a cause of various discomforts, including neck and shoulder stiffness, headaches, and autonomic imbalance.

So why does it develop?

Here we detail the specific causes of forward-head posture.

“Text Neck” from Excessive Phone Use

When using your smartphone for long hours, don’t you find your neck leaning forward as you focus on the screen?

This posture is called “text neck,” and it’s one major cause of forward-head posture.

Normally, the neck curves naturally to distribute the head’s weight, but a continuous forward-leaning posture places excessive strain on the neck’s muscles and bones.

Especially while using a phone, many people hold the screen below eye level.

As a result, the neck’s angle increases, said to place even more strain on it.

When using your phone, try positioning the screen at eye level or taking a break every 30 minutes to reduce the strain on your neck.

Hunched Back and Arched Lower Back

Postural habits like a hunched back and an arched lower back can also cause forward-head posture.

With a hunched back, the shoulders move forward and the back rounds, forcing the neck into an unnaturally forward-jutting position.

Continuing this posture for a long time causes the neck to lose its natural curve.

Conversely, those with an arched lower back tend to have their neck pulled backward to balance the unnatural arch in their lower back.

This too places strain on the neck’s bone structure. Postural habits are often adopted unconsciously, but making a conscious effort to maintain correct posture is important.

Especially during desk work, try to keep your back straight and rest your lower back and back firmly against the chair.

A Pillow That’s Too High

A mismatched pillow height while sleeping is also one factor in forward-head posture.

Especially with a pillow that’s too high, the head is pushed forward, more easily causing the neck to lose its natural curve.

If this state continues every night, it strains the neck’s muscles and bones, potentially causing forward-head posture.

When choosing a pillow, use as your standard a height where your neck and shoulder line form a natural straight line when lying down.

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Why Does Forward-Head Posture Cause a Double Chin?

Forward-head posture is a state where the neck has lost its natural curve.

This postural collapse can actually cause a double chin.

With forward-head posture, the muscles around the neck loosen, and the muscles used to pull in the chin get stretched and become less effective.

As a result, the muscles around the jaw weaken, making the facial line more prone to blurring.

Furthermore, this weakened muscle strength tends to worsen lymph flow.

Lymph carries waste out of the body, but when its flow stagnates, waste accumulates more easily beneath the jaw, becoming a cause of puffiness.

If this puffiness continues, it can look like a double chin.

Improving forward-head posture may clean up not just your posture but your facial line too.

For Improving Forward-Head Posture and a Double Chin, KADOMORI Is Recommended!

For improving forward-head posture and a double chin, KADOMORI is recommended.

KADOMORI offers various treatments for both the face and body, so you can aim for improvement with the treatment that suits you.

Here we introduce treatment content related to forward-head posture and a double chin.

Treatments Recommended for Forward-Head Posture

Because forward-head posture is often caused by posture and lifestyle habits, treatment can aim for fundamental improvement.

Here we detail treatments recommended for those troubled by forward-head posture.

Whole-Body Treatment

To improve forward-head posture, Whole-Body Treatment — which balances not just the neck but the whole body — is recommended.

Before treatment, careful counseling and posture photos help confirm how your daily life and work posture affect your body.

We then use hand technique and needles to work on the muscles and bones, aiming to fundamentally resolve bodily distortion.

For example, loosening tension in the neck and shoulders while promoting whole-body blood and lymph flow can connect not just to improving forward-head posture but also symptoms like shoulder stiffness and headaches.

Because treatment is tailored to each individual, its hallmark is that you can receive it comfortably, without strain, in a relaxed state.

Honeoto

The “Honeoto” treatment aims to improve forward-head posture through bone correction.

It focuses on the neck (cervical spine), back (thoracic spine), and lower back (lumbar spine), diagnosing and correcting misalignment in each.

During treatment, a comfortable, stretch-like state is created, and correction is performed by identifying the moment the bones are ready to move and applying gentle pressure.

You may hear a “pop” sound during treatment — this occurs when a bone returns to its correct position, and causes almost no discomfort.

After treatment, as posture aligns, strain on the neck and shoulders decreases, and circulation improves too.

Treatments Recommended for a Double Chin

A double chin arises from a combination of factors — how the facial muscles are used, bone-structure balance, and how fat accumulates.

To improve it, treatments that work on the expression muscles and bone structure are recommended.

Hedgehog Beauty Acupuncture

“Hedgehog Beauty Acupuncture” is a beauty method that works directly on the expression muscles, skin, and fat layer, aiming to improve a double chin.

In this treatment, needles are used matched to muscle firmness and fat thickness.

Delicate treatment following the flow of the expression muscles can be expected to loosen the muscles and tighten sagging skin.

A treatment that lets you feel a smaller-face effect while relaxing, it’s recommended not just for a double chin but for tightening the facial line overall.

Please try this special technique found nowhere else.

KADOMORI-Style Facial Slimming

“KADOMORI-Style Facial Slimming” is an original treatment method that balances the bone structure, recommended for improving concerns like a double chin and facial line.

This treatment carefully assesses the size and positional relationship of each facial feature while working on the bone structure.

Using a special technique called the Synchro Wave, it guides the bones and muscles toward their ideal position, and a cleaner facial line can be expected.

Because it doesn’t just aim for a smaller face but balances the whole face, its hallmark is a natural finish and beauty.

Troubled by Forward-Head Posture or a Double Chin? Consult KADOMORI!

This article has detailed the connection between forward-head posture and a double chin.

Both forward-head posture and a double chin can happen to anyone, but prevention and improvement are possible.

If your face currently concerns you, please consult KADOMORI.

Beyond the treatments introduced above, we offer treatments addressing a wide range of concerns.

Let’s think through the cause together and aim for improvement. Please feel free to consult us.