Forward Head Posture and Activation of Rectus Capitis Posterior Muscles.

CONCLUSION: Rectus capitis posterior muscles may contribute to segmental stabilization of the occipitoatlantal and atlantoaxial joints by helping to maintain joint congruency during movement of the head.
PMID: 28055084 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of the American Osteopathic Association - January 7, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: J Am Osteopath Assoc Source Type: research