Bad posture negatively affects physiological functions beyond back pain

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Evidence indicates that poor posture, specifically forward head posture, negatively affects physiological functions beyond back pain, notably impacting respiratory mechanics and pulmonary capacity.

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The claim is specific and testable. Papers [1] and [3] directly support the assertion that poor posture (forward head posture) impacts physiological functions beyond back pain by demonstrating measurable reductions in respiratory and pulmonary function. The remaining papers discuss tangential topics like cardiac autonomic function, diabetes, or general autonomic responses without specifically addressing the physiological consequences of bad posture, leaving the supporting papers unchallenged by contradictory evidence.

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IMPACT OF FORWARD HEAD POSTURE ON RESPIRATORY FUNCTION USING PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST AMONG YOUNG ADULT SMARTPHONE USERS ACROSS AHMEDABAD CITY

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Sachi Shah, Dr. Amit M. Patel. IMPACT OF FORWARD HEAD POSTURE ON RESPIRATORY FUNCTION USING PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST AMONG YOUNG ADULT SMARTPHONE USERS ACROSS AHMEDABAD CITY. 2026. https://doi.org/10.63299/ijopt.0703214

Demonstrates that forward head posture negatively influences respiratory function, altering pulmonary parameters such as FVC, FEV1, and PEFR in young adults.

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Randomised controlled trial on myofascial release and feedback respiratory exercises for optimising posture and pulmonary function in forward head posture

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U. Panihar, S. Joshi. Randomised controlled trial on myofascial release and feedback respiratory exercises for optimising posture and pulmonary function in forward head posture. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1163/17552559-bja10045

Shows that poor postural angles like forward head posture lead to reduced pulmonary functions like forced vital capacity and expiratory volume.

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first checked01 Aug 2026

judged → SUPPORTED · 7501 Aug 2026

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