ABOUT US
Backbone is a dedicated chiropractic clinic located in Gig Harbor, WA, specializing in forward head posture and other related issues. Our team of professionals is committed to helping individuals find relief from pain and achieve better alignment. We aim to provide personalized care and effective solutions to improve your overall well-being.
If you’ve ever seen someone slouching over a phone or computer, you’ve seen Forward Head Posture (FHP) in action. Ideally, your head should align over your shoulders, and your hips should be in line with your spine. But when your head drifts forward, your entire body compensates, leading to:
What is Forward Head Posture (FHP), and Why Should You Care?
Loss of the normal curve of your neck and back
Headaches and migraines
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Dizziness, nausea, and disorientation
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Shortness of breath and high blood pressure
Jaw pain (TMJ), swallowing issues, and gut dysfunction
Sciatica, hip misalignment, and reduced range of motion
Balance problems and increased fall risk
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Sound familiar? Many people mistake these symptoms as “just aging.” But it’s not
aging—it’s alignment!
​​How Did Your Posture Get Like This?
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There are only three ways your spine and nervous system can be thrown off:
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Physical Trauma – Car accidents, sports injuries, work strain, or even a fall you had years ago. your workplace or home.
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Chemical Exposure – Pesticides, food additives, poor diet choices, or toxins in
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Emotional Stress – Have you ever noticed how stress changes your posture? Depression, anxiety, and fatigue all contribute to poor alignment.
If you’ve had any of these experiences, your spine might not be functioning at its best.
Is Your Posture Affecting Your Health? The Hidden Dangers of
Forward Head Posture (FHP)
Is Your Posture Affecting Your Health? The Hidden Dangers of
Forward Head Posture (FHP)
Your Nervous System: The Body’s Command Center
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Your nervous system controls everything—how you move, balance, breathe, and even digest food. It’s constantly processing input from three key systems to help you stay upright and function properly:
Proprioception
(Body Awareness)
Do you feel grounded? Your spine plays a massive role in this by telling your brain where your body is in space.
Vision
Can you focus on a steady target while moving? Your nervous system should keep your eyes aligned and stable.
Vestibular System
(Inner Ear)
Can you sense which way is up? This system helps astronauts reorient after space travel—because without gravity, their balance is thrown off.
When these systems work together, you move efficiently. But when your posture is off—especially if your head is too far forward—your nervous system struggles, and your body pays the price.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Dr Cohen and his team were nothing short of life changing for me. I came in with serious post concussion cognitive issues, plus neck pain, eye issues, and a litany of other items. They made every accommodation (dim lights, lowered sound) to help early treatment be tolerable, and worked with me steadily until I finally improved. Very grateful for them - would be lost without their help.
- Ron Richmond
I got a neck injury awhile back and and since seeing Dr. Cohen I've had less pain and little to no headaches. He has me on a very helpful physical therapy plan at home and in the office. I love how personable he is and how passionate he is about making sure you get better...not very common among other chiropractors I've seen. He is very knowledgeable about how the body works and I have nothing but good things to say about this clinic. Highly recommen
I have been a patient of Dr. Cohen at Backbone for four years. Dr. Cohen is the first of many physicians and specialists I saw over a 13 year period for chronic neck and back pain. I climbed my way out of chronic pain and healed three ligament tears in my neck under his care. Last year I was physically able to travel for the first time in many years and went to Norway to meet my family!