We checked with experts to see if this TikTok trend is actually safe for your back.
According to Burris, our thoracic and cervical spines are at a higher risk to succumb to the forces of gravity due to the increased relative mobility compared to our lumbar spine and distance away from our stable pelvis.
He adds, however, the product does not help strengthen the extensor muscles that help fight the daily battle against gravity. “It is best to add in some thoracic strengthening exercises. In addition, you can work with a physical therapist to design an optimal program for addressing your deep neck flexor muscles to fight against that forward head posture.”says the device could work for some postures, but it won’t work for all.
According to Shestopal, anterior or posterior tilt can not only create back pain but also neck pain, “as when one curve of the body is affected, others will be affected as well ,” she says. “This goes beyond pain as well. It is not uncommon that it may also cause fertility issues. If muscles are not working well in the pelvic area, the blood circulation will not be great either, which can affect fertility.
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