At least one well-designed RCT supports effectiveness
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Exercise programs for forward head posture show meaningful improvements in craniovertebral angle and neck pain. Meta-analysis of 7 RCTs (n=627) supports therapeutic exercise improving posture metrics.
Evidence Type: Systematic review + RCTs
Reduces neck pain and disability. Improves cervical posture alignment. Activates deep neck flexors.
May improve appearance of forward head posture and 'tech neck'. Changes soft-tissue drape of neck/jawline through improved posture.
Retraction reduces forward translation, decreasing sustained loading of posterior elements. Biases deep neck flexor recruitment and coordinated extensor control.
Some patients flare with retraction (headache, upper cervical irritation). Avoid if acute radiculopathy or cervical instability.
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