Cervical Restrictions in a Forward-Head World
While tension-reducing techniques can help when issues arise from forward-head posture, addressing joint restrictions through manual therapy can prove more significant.
Dalton Myoskeletal adapted this article from the work of Erik Dalton, PhD, a recognized pioneer in the bodywork community. He founded Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT)—a bodywork system developed from his extensive training in Ida Rolf's Structural Integration, osteopathy, and neurology. Erik Dalton passed away on January 11, 2025, but his work continues through online courses and workshops taught by MAT educators.
While tension-reducing techniques can help when issues arise from forward-head posture, addressing joint restrictions through manual therapy can prove more significant.
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