10/15/2026
๐งโโ๏ธ Thank you, Friendship YMCA! ๐งโโ๏ธ
Yesterday, our own Dr. Dan Hinnerschitz, DPT, COMT, led a posture workshop at the Friendship YMCA, and we loved seeing such a great turnout and so many great questions! ๐
Here are a couple of takeaways worth sharing:
๐ฑ Your head is heavier than you think. An adult head weighs about 10โ12 lbs in neutral, but research modeling "text neck" estimates that tilting it forward about 60ยฐ to look at your phone can load your neck with roughly 60 lbs of force.
๐ There's no single "perfect" posture. Research increasingly shows that movement and variety matter more than holding one ideal position. As we like to say: your best posture is your next posture! Change positions often, take movement breaks, and keep your body strong enough to handle whatever position you're in.
๐ฌ Dealing with neck pain, back pain, or stiffness from long days at a desk? Our team at Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy can help you move better and feel better. Call us at 717-901-9487 or send us a message today to schedule an evaluation! ๐