such as forward head posture and rounded shoulders,” says Joseph R. Hribick, PT, DPT, a clinical assistant professor of physical therapy at Lebanon Valley College. Dr. Hribick explains that weak ...

But slouching, tilting your head forward, or rounding your shoulders disrupts this balance. The most common postural issue in desk-bound individuals is forward head posture—where the head juts forward ...

Sitting at your desk and hunching over your phone for long periods can wreak havoc on your posture, leading to rounded shoulders, tightness and upper-body pain. Slouching can even shorten the ...

Conclusions The exercise intervention was successful at decreasing forward head and rounded shoulder postures in elite swimmers. This study supports the theoretical basis for clinical rehabilitation ...

Even the NHS warns against them. “Over the past several years, there has been a growing concern regarding a ‘rounded shoulder’ posture,” explains Jaco Visagie, senior physiotherapist at ...