Maintaining neutral curvature

Stage 1: Maintain neutral curvature of your cervical spine

Congratulations on commencing stage 1!

Please answer the question on the sheet given by your headache clinician and bring that to your next treatment session.

Having a poor posture will make your treatment non-effective and will reduce the speed of your recovery.

The key note is to avoid slouching and poking your head forwards. 

Follow the video and diagrams to know how to maintain a neutral posture.

Standing

Avoid poking your head and chin forwards	Think of being tall with your neck Draw your head slightly backwards Slightly tuck your chin in

Sitting

Avoid slouching	Sit tall with lumbar roll just above hips Bottom shifted back into chair Draw your head back

Reading

Avoid slouching when reading	Sit tall with lumbar roll when reading Draw your head back Use your eyes to look down rather than you head

Working/Studying

Avoid slouching	Sit tall with lumbar roll when working Draw your head back Use your eyes to look down rather than your head

Phone/Tablet

Avoid slouching	Sit tall with lumbar roll Draw your head back Raise the phone/tablet Use your eyes to look down rather than your head

Sleeping

Avoid lying on thick or extra pillows	Have suitable pillow to maintain neutral cervical spine
Avoid poking head forwards	Draw your head back in neutral position