How does poor posture contribute to neck muscle spasms and cervical pain?
When we slouch, our chest and arms tighten, pulling our shoulders forward. Our middle and upper back muscles weaken, getting pulled taut. We develop an exaggerated kyphotic curve in our upper backs and shoulders. Our eyes naturally look to the horizon, to keep us balanced and upright. So, when we slouch, our heads do not lower toward the ground. Instead, the neck muscles and cervical spine are compromised. Eventually, poor posture can cause soft tissue injury and arthritis. 3 simple exercises for a stronger neck and better posture. 1- Reverse flyes. These are like pec (chest) flyes turned over. For a chest flye, you lie on your back and bring two dumbbells together above your chest. Arms are mostly straight (elbows barely bent). Reverse flyes are done standing, leaning with your torso parallel to the floor. They can also be done by lying flat on your front-side, on a bench, but this may be too awkward for beginners. They strengthen the middle back and shoulders, helping to relieve neck
