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Anterior Head Syndrome

             One of the most common structural abnormalities of the spine that we see in our office is Anterior Head Syndrome (AHS).  Anterior Head Syndrome is a primary condition of the spine where the head is displaced forward of its normal position which may lead to many different symptoms and/or conditions (secondary conditions).

 

If you think about it you’ll realize that you see it almost everywhere you look, to one degree or another. Today more people are spending more time at computers, playing video games, driving, laying on the couch and doing many other activities that put them into this type of damaging position.           

 

            To get a better understanding of why AHS can cause so many problems I like to use the “bowling ball” explanation. If you hold a bowling ball, 12 to 16Lbs.(the approximate weight of your head), with your hands close to your body you could probably hold it there all day without getting tired, just like having your head directly above your shoulders, were it should be. Now extend your arms forward with that bowling ball and see how long you last.

Please don’t drop it and break your foot!!!.
Imagine what your head is doing to the structures of the neck when it is held forward all day, day in, day out.

AHS is a very common structural abnormality as are the aches and pains that it causes. Does this make sense to you?

 

Secondary Conditions
 

The following list represents some conditions that may result from anterior (forward) head displacement. 

  

     


 

 

Arm Pain (Upper & Lower)

Asymmetry (Ex. Low Shoulder)

Bone Spurs

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Cervical Canal Stenosis

Cervical Myelopathy

Decreased Range of Motion

Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative Joint Disease

Digestive Disorders  (Including Reflux)

Disc Herniation

Dizziness (Cervicogenic Vertigo)

Dowager’s Hump (“Granny Hump”)

Fatigue

Fibromyalgia

Golfer’s Elbow

Headaches (Variety)

Hearing Difficulties

Itchiness

Low Back Pain

 

Mid-Back Pain

Migraine

Muscle Spasm

Muscle Tension

Muscle Imbalance

Neck Pain

Neck Pain

Numbness/ Tingling (Arms & Hands)

Pinched Nerve (Nerve Impingement Syndrome)

Posture Related Issues (Including Poor Appearance)

Rotator Cuff Issues

Shoulder Pain

Sinus Conditions

Spinal Decay

Strength Related Issues (Decreased Grip Strength)

Tendonitis

Tennis Elbow

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

TMJ Issues

Upper Back Pain

Vision Issues

Wrist Pain

 

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  If you decide, after your consultation, that you like to continue on with an examination Dr. Navratil will perform a series of objective testing to determine if you do in fact have Anterior Head Syndrome.

Signs of Abnormal Structural Alignment

During your examination there are four major signs that he will be looking for that clearly and unequivocally indicate the presence of Anterior Head Syndrome.

• Thinning and/or compression of the discs between the vertebrae

•  Alterations of the “normal” neck curve found in your spine

• Forwards or backwards shifts (translations) of the spinal bones in the neck

• Damage to the spinal bones (joint degeneration)

If AHS is discovered Dr. Navratil will formulate a corrective care plan specific to your condition.
 

  

 

What makes more sense to you,
treating the secondary conditions
for temporary relief or
correcting the primary condition?