How can I fix rounded shoulders and forward head position, and which type of doctor should I see?

Doctor's Answers 1

Rounding of the shoulders and protrusion of the neck is certainly pertinent with the prevalence of smart device and computer use. It can also occur from tightness/weakness of various muscle groups such as your pectoral and shoulder retractors. Forward positioning of the neck can also be due to alterations in neck curvatures.

I would suggest seeing a Sports/MSK physician or a physiotherapist who can assess you and advice what might be going on. You might benefit from a neck X-ray and depending on other symptoms - other investigations. Treatment can be as simple as stretching off some muscles groups or strengthening others.

You might need to have your workplace assessed and other habits/practices discussed.

Differentiating between the two depends on your clinical symptoms and presentation and so too does your treatment.

I hope this helps.

Bw

Dr Dinesh

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