It is not that the head is “put” into a forward and up position. It is instead the avoidance of pulling the head back and down that allows the head to rise on its own in a forward and up direction.

When you lead the head forwards and up, isn’t there a risk that the natural cervical curvature get straightened – becomes more flat? This will put pressure on the discs.

Thanks Alex

I wouldn’t do that. You might try some Alexander Technique lessons or you can look at my manual. http://www.freeyourneck.com/secret-to-using-your-body/

Leland

Is this a bad way to check my neck position? I think my neck is so sore I cannot feel a release with the technique?

Hi Lesley,

You are misunderstanding the post. Most people tend to pull their head backward and downward toward the back of the neck. The jutting chin is a result of the whole head being pulled back and down. As this pulling is moderated (the back of the neck softened), the back of the head tends to rise, causing the whole head to rotate forward and up. With this rotation of the whole head, the jutting of the chin is also moderated. It is important to note that this is not a new “position” for the head. It is a release of the head through a softening or release of the muscles that hold it.

Leland

I have a feeling this will not get to you since the post was from 3 years ago. That being said, I’m hoping you can tell me why holding your head in proper position is called “softening.” It seems contrary to call it that because the less ideal way, jutting it forward, seems to flex the neck in a softened way, compared to holding it straight, e.g. in its ideal position, is an elongated or “stiffer” position.

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