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How does forward head posture affect breathing?
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Aligns passageways: The head forward / "sniffing" position help align the upper / middle / lower air passageways for optimal (/laminar) air flow with minimal effort. In majority of persons in non-diseased state, no significant difference is noticed, but in distressed person working to breathe, can help reduce work a little.
Answered 4/27/2013
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