Forward Head Posture Treatment | Cummins Chiropractic

Forward Head Posture Treatment in Bellevue

Struggling with neck pain, shoulder tension, headaches, or stiffness?
Our proven Foundations of Posture Protocol targets the root cause of discomfort and creates long-term spinal health.

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Chiropractic Treatment for Forward Head Posture

Symptoms of Forward Head Posture or Tech Neck

Do you feel tension at the base of your skull, tightness between your shoulder blades, or fatigue in your upper back? We specialize in correcting forward head posture to help restore normal alignment, reduce pain, and prevent long-term degeneration.

Some of the most common symptoms of forward head posture we see in our Bellevue office include:

  • Neck Pain and Stiffness: Often worse after long hours at a desk or on a device.
  • Upper Back and Shoulder Tension: Caused by tight muscles compensating for poor alignment.
  • Headaches and Migraines: Resulting from strain on the upper cervical spine.
  • Tingling or Numbness: In the arms or hands from nerve compression.
  • Jaw or Facial Pain: Due to postural imbalance affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
  • Fatigue and Brain Fog: From reduced blood flow and oxygenation due to slumped posture.
  • Rounded Shoulders and Hunched Appearance: Visual signs of long-term structural adaptation.

At the heart of our care is the Foundations of Posture Protocol, a proven, two-phase process that identifies and corrects the root cause of text neck. By restoring proper alignment and function, we help you achieve lasting relief and long-term spinal stability.

Do these symptoms sound familiar?

We have a trusted and effective solution that can help.

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1.
Be Heard:
1:1 consultation
with Dr. Cummins
to understand your goals
and posture history.
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Get Answers:
Identify the underlying
root cause with
exam and X-rays.
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Start Healing:
Build a custom care plan
for correction and prevention
to achieve your Health Goals.
Posture Screen Assessment

Causes of Forward Head Posture

Forward head posture develops gradually from repetitive activities that pull the head and neck out of their natural position. Common causes include:

  • Prolonged computer or laptop use
  • Frequent phone or tablet use (“texting posture”)
  • Driving or reading with poor ergonomics
  • Weak neck and upper back muscles
  • Chronic stress and tension holding patterns
  • Poor workstation setup or monitor height
  • Previous injuries, whiplash, or spinal trauma
  • Lack of movement or exercise

Over time, the weight of the head—normally balanced over the shoulders—shifts forward, placing significant strain on the neck and upper back. Every inch the head moves forward adds roughly 10 pounds of additional stress to the cervical spine. This leads to muscle fatigue, disc compression, and spinal degeneration if not corrected.

The Foundations of Posture Protocol: Our Unique Solution for Forward Head Posture

We provide lasting relief through a customized, two-phase treatment process:

Phase 1: Relieve & Stabilize

The first phase focuses on reducing pain, muscle tension, and nerve irritation while stabilizing your cervical spine.  You may benefit from:

  • Targeted Chiropractic Adjustments
  • Cold Laser Therapy
  • Cervical Traction and Postural Decompression
  • Soft-Tissue Therapy & Myofascial Release
  • Ergonomic Coaching
Phase 2: Regenerate, Rehabilitate, Restore

Once pain and tension are under control, the focus shifts to rebuilding strength and posture endurance. This phase may include:

  • Mirror-Image Postural Exercises
  • Postural Traction and Spinal Remodeling
  • Core and Scapular Strengthening
  • Ongoing Chiropractic Adjustments

Throughout both phases, we monitor your progress and update your care plan to ensure lasting correction and results that support your daily life, career, and long-term wellness.

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Chiropractic Treatment for Forward Head Posture or Tech Neck

Customized Treatment Plan to Correct Forward Head Posture

Our gold medal team collaborates with you to design a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and lifestyle effected by your low back pain. Treatments may include:

  • Specific cervical and thoracic chiropractic adjustments
  • Postural traction and mirror-image retraining
  • Soft tissue therapy and stretching
  • Cold laser therapy for inflammation relief
  • Spinal stabilization and ergonomic training
  • Customized home exercise protocols

By combining advanced diagnostics, posture mapping, and evidence-based therapies, Cummins Chiropractic & Wellness delivers Bellevue’s most complete solution for forward head posture and text neck.

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Why We’re Passionate About Helping Tech Professionals and Bellevue Families

In our Bellevue community—home to some of the nation’s top tech innovators—we see firsthand the toll that prolonged screen time takes on posture and health.  After long hours on our computers, we understand that place where you wonder, “Will I ever get my life back?”

As a chiropractic doctor and Olympic gold-medalist husband-and-wife team, we’ve devoted our work lives to helping people regain alignment, strength, and vitality. Proudly born and raised in the greater Seattle area, we’ve spent decades helping our Bellevue and Eastside neighbors reach their full potential in health and performance.

We understand that forward head posture isn’t just a neck problem—it’s a whole-body issue that affects energy, focus, and confidence. Through chiropractic care and the Foundations of Posture Protocol, our team at Cummins Chiro helps you reclaim your alignment and vitality so you can work, play, and live without pain.

You’re not meant to be stuck in tension or tech fatigue—you’re meant to move, thrive, and hold your head high. We can help you get there.

– Dr. Bob Cummins, Jr.

Forward Head Posture and Tech Neck Resources

The following studies highlight how postural Chiropractic delivers measurable, research-supported results for forward head posture and tech neck:

Experience the proven science of posture correction that helps reverse the strain of modern screen time, restore alignment, and keep your spine performing at its best—because your neck deserves a gold medal too.

Take Control of Your Posture Today!

Don’t let text neck or forward head posture and/or tech neck hold you back any longer. Our team is ready to help you relieve pain, restore balance, and improve how you move and feel every day.

Discover the power of the Foundations of Posture Protocol—Bellevue’s trusted system for lasting spinal alignment and wellness.

 

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