Anterior Head Syndrome in Jupiter FL:
Do YOU have it?

"To live a long, active, energetic life, few things matter more than good posture."
- Renee Calliet, M.D.

Do you experience tension or spasm in the neck and shoulders in Jupiter FL? Do you feel as though you have a "granny hump' on your back or rounded shoulders with your head protruding forward? Posture with your head forward, in which your ears are not lined up with your shoulders or are in front of your shoulders and your shoulders are rounded, is known as Anterior Head Syndrome. In fact, for every inch your ears are forward from your shoulders, the muscles of your neck and back work ten times harder to support the weight of your head. Posture affects and moderates every physiologic function from breathing to hormonal production. Spinal pain, headache, mood, blood pressure, pulse and lung capacity are among the functions most easily influenced by posture (AJPM 1994). The following list represents conditions that are often the result of anterior (forward) head shift known as Anterior Head Syndrome:

• Neck & Back pain
• Sciatica & Hip Pain
• Numbness & Tingling
• Muscular spasm& Tension
• Headaches (including migraine)
• Pinched Nerve
• Herniated Disc
• Degenerated Disc
• Dizziness/vertigo
• Poor Posture

Neck and Shoulder Pain in Jupiter FL

In many cases, Anterior Head Syndrome (AHS) may be the underlying cause of a large variety of Secondary Conditions. A Doctor of Chiropractic who focuses on correcting AHS can create a plan of care to improve your structure and your health. Most people suffer from secondary conditions related to AHS, we can help you as we have helped many others with this health issue. We not only help you with the symptoms, our goal is to find and correct the cause! Please contact our Jupiter chiropractic office for a consultation!

Written by:

Dr. Denise Carlstrom
Spine Design Chiropractic & Physical Therapy
1102 W. Indiantown Rd
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 741-1316