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Forward Head Posture | Is a Straight Cervical Spine Causing Your Neck Pain
DocJenFitOctober 13, 202500:25:17

Forward Head Posture | Is a Straight Cervical Spine Causing Your Neck Pain

Do you have forward head posture? Have you been told your straight cervical spine is causing your neck pain? In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom, both Doctors of Physical Therapy, address widespread myths and misconceptions surrounding neck pain. Throughout the episode, Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom provide practical tips and evidence-based strategies to help listeners find relief from neck pain, improve mobility, and support overall neck health.

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02:58 - Understanding Cervical Spine Curvature
04:14 - Imaging, Pain, and Fear
05:23 - Neck Pain Prevalence and Cervical Spine Anatomy
06:46 - Correlation Between Imaging and Pain
09:58 - Research Bias and Evidence Quality
13:36 - Pain Complexity and Biopsychosocial Model
14:49 - Can Treatments Change Cervical Curve?
19:19 - Best Approaches for Neck Pain
20:24 - Recommended Exercises for Neck Pain

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