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Forward head posture is a postural misalignment in which the head protrudes forward in front of the body’s center of gravity, increasing strain on the neck and upper back muscles. A
recent study involving 46 young adult women with symptomatic forward head posture found that adding diaphragm myofascial release—a manual technique used to reduce tension, stiffness, and fascial restriction of the diaphragm—resulted in greater improvements in cervical spine posture and chest expansion than neck exercises alone. Doctors of chiropractic commonly use a combination of manual therapies and targeted exercises to address postural faults, including forward head posture. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, December 2025