How Can You Improve Forward-Head Posture? Self-Check and Our Treatments

Have you recently been troubled by neck or shoulder discomfort when using your smartphone or computer? That discomfort may be caused by forward-head posture. Forward-head posture arises from postural collapse deeply connected to modern lifestyles, and left as is, it can even affect your whole-body balance.
This article details the causes of forward-head posture, improvement methods, and our recommended treatments. Please use this as a reference.

What Symptoms Does Forward-Head Posture Involve?

Forward-head posture is a state where the curved neck bone becomes straight. Forward-head posture can also become a cause of various discomforts, like neck and shoulder stiffness, headaches, and dizziness. First, let’s look at its characteristics and what effects it has on the body.

Forward-Head Posture Is a Phenomenon Where the Neck Becomes Straight

Normally, the neck bone draws a curve, which helps properly support the head’s weight and ease strain on the neck and shoulders. However, when this curve disappears and the neck bone stretches straight, it’s called “forward-head posture” (also called “text neck”).

Forward-head posture becomes a cause of various discomforts, like neck and shoulder stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and even hand numbness. Visually too, it causes the head to jut forward, giving a hunched appearance. More people are troubled by this condition due to causes like excessive smartphone use and prolonged desk work.

Lifestyle Habits Influence Forward-Head Posture

Forward-head posture doesn’t happen suddenly — it’s caused by the accumulated influence of daily habits little by little. For example, do you look at your smartphone with a downward-facing posture for long periods, or lean forward when working at a computer? Continuing this kind of posture causes the neck’s natural curve to be lost, becoming fixed straight.

The spine naturally draws an S-curve to balance the body. It’s precisely because of this curve that the heavy head can be properly supported, but continuing poor posture for long periods rounds the back, naturally causing the neck to jut forward. This causes the neck bone to become straight, progressing toward forward-head posture.

It’s hard to be conscious of this yourself, but the head is said to weigh about as much as a bowling ball. For the neck supporting that weight, poor posture is a significant burden.

How Can You Improve Forward-Head Posture?

To improve forward-head posture, reviewing your posture and lifestyle habits is important. By gradually shifting your awareness — reducing smartphone and computer use time, or being creative with your pillow choice for sleeping — you can reduce the burden on your neck.

Adjust Smartphone and Computer Use Time

To improve forward-head posture, try reviewing how you use your smartphone and computer. Continuing a posture where you peer into the screen causes your neck to jut forward.
First, try creating clear boundaries for your smartphone use time.
Rather than watching aimlessly, deciding “just ◯ minutes” and using it accordingly makes it easier to prevent postural collapse.

Also, try lifting your smartphone as close to eye level as possible, being mindful of not letting your neck face downward. Holding it with both hands, rather than operating with one hand, is more stable and less prone to disrupting your posture. Continuing these kinds of efforts can reduce the burden on your neck.

Don’t Continue the Same Posture for Long Periods

No matter how correct your posture is, continuing the same position for long periods places strain on your muscles and joints. If you spend a lot of time doing desk work or looking at your smartphone, be mindful of moving your body frequently.

For example, just standing up once an hour to do a light stretch or roll your shoulders is effective. Also, simply slowly rotating your neck while seated in your chair can ease neck and shoulder tension.
It’s also fine to slightly change your posture the moment you notice “I might be getting stiff.” That connects to preventing forward-head posture too.

Adjust Pillow Height

The angle of your neck while sleeping is more important than you’d imagine. Using a pillow that’s too high keeps your neck tilted forward, which can promote forward-head posture. Also, a pillow that’s too soft lets your head sink in, keeping your neck muscles constantly tense, placing strain on your neck even while sleeping.

An ideal pillow is neither too high nor too soft. And it fits the shape of your own neck and shoulders. If you feel the back of your neck is properly supported when lying down, that’s a sign of a good pillow.

If you feel your pillow doesn’t suit you, before forcefully buying a new one, try adjusting by stacking or folding towels. Just this can let you feel a difference.

For Improving Forward-Head Posture, KADOMORI’s “Whole-Body Treatment” Is Recommended!

At KADOMORI, rather than simply adjusting the area around your neck, we aim for fundamental improvement while considering whole-body balance. Since forward-head posture often stems from posture and skeletal distortion, we recommend regulating your whole body with “Whole-Body Treatment.” Our salon’s treatment is popular partly because it involves minimal pain and can be received comfortably. Regulating your body’s core also eases neck tension, making your posture itself more comfortable.

Treatments Recommended Together

For those who want to firmly feel improvement in forward-head posture, we recommend combining several popular treatments alongside KADOMORI’s “Whole-Body Treatment.” Adding content that eases tension around the neck and shoulders and regulates flow throughout the body makes it even more effective.

Recommended options include “Cranial Correction,” which adjusts from the head’s foundation, and “Radio-Frequency,” which warms and loosens deep muscles. Both are pleasant treatments, so you can receive them while relaxing. Let’s combine treatments matched to your goals. Here we introduce two recommended treatments.

Cranial Correction

KADOMORI’s Cranial Correction is a beauty correction technique born from original theory and years of experience. Its characteristic is approaching not just the scalp and muscles but the skull too, using hand pressure, making it easier to regulate whole-body balance.

Those with forward-head posture tend to have their head position shifted forward. However, adjusting the head — its foundation — eases the burden around the neck, naturally guiding you toward correct posture. Since there’s minimal pain during treatment, you can receive it while relaxing. Beyond visible change, you should be able to feel a sensation of being regulated from within your body.

Body-Sculpting Remake ＜Radio-Frequency＞

Radio-frequency is a high-frequency thermal treatment you can receive while relaxing and feeling warmth. It’s a reliable technology also used in esthetics and medicine, gently warming deep muscles and loosening stiffened muscles.

By easing “muscular tension,” one cause of forward-head posture, blood and lymph flow improves, and metabolism rises too. As a result, your whole body will feel lighter. Also, since it can target specific concerning areas, it’s perfect for those who want to care for their overall style. Let’s regulate you from your body’s core while enjoying a pleasant, healing experience.

Troubled by Forward-Head Posture? Consult KADOMORI!

This article has detailed the causes of forward-head posture, improvement methods, and our recommended treatments. Forward-head posture is one discomfort that could happen to anyone, precisely because of the modern era where smartphone and computer use time has increased. The neck bone becoming straight can bring various discomforts, like shoulder stiffness and headaches, but improvement can be pursued by reviewing your everyday posture and lifestyle.
If you’re currently troubled by forward-head posture, please consult KADOMORI. Beyond the treatments introduced here, we offer various other content. Why not regulate yourself from within with treatment matched to your body?