As an executive mom, your calendar is packed from sunrise to bedtime. You are running the show at work, showing up for your family, and somehow still expected to keep yourself together. But if you are experiencing nagging headaches that start in your neck and creep up into your head, this might be your body’s way of saying: "Something needs to shift." Here’s the good news - simple posture resets can offer real relief.
As a physical therapist, certified posture expert, and executive mom power coach, I see this all the time: women pushing through neck tension, stiffness, and headaches, assuming it's just a side effect of stress or screen time. But your posture has more influence on your pain than you think. In this blog lets discuss three simple resets that can help to ease your Cervicogenic headaches in the long run.
The Posture-Headache Connection:
When you sit at a desk or look at your phone for long periods, your head naturally starts to drift forward. Thistech neckor forward head posture puts immense strain on the muscles at the base of your skull, where many tension and cervicogenic headaches begin.
Why This Matters:
- Poor posture compresses nerves and tightens neck muscles.
- This leads to headaches that no amount of caffeine or painkillers can truly solve.
Quick Reset You Can Try:
- Sit tall, roll your shoulders back, and gently draw your chin in (like you’re making a double chin) to align your ears over your shoulders.
Watch this video to learn how to do a posture reset:
You Don’t Need Hours - You Just Need Intention:
One of the biggest myths is that fixing posture takes too much time. In reality, small, frequent posture resets throughout your day can have a big impact on how you feel by evening.
Easy Wins:
- Set a reminder to reset your posture every hour.
- Try 2-minute stretches for your neck and shoulders during breaks.
- Pair breath work with posture checks to calm your nervous system and relieve tension.
Consistency Beats Intensity:
You don’t need a full-blown workout routine to feel better. You need a smarter strategy. By bringing awareness to how you sit, stand, and move, you’ll reduce tension, ease headaches, and build resilience against daily stressors.
Bonus Tip:
Keep your screen 5 to 10 degree below the eye level to avoid leaning your head forward ... your neck will thank you. This is a postural correction exercise known as a chin nod. It can be done throughout the day (as shown in the picture below):
This simple movement can make a big difference in reducing neck and upper back strain. This is also applicable when using a laptop or phone where you can try to keep the top of the screen 5 to 10 degrees below your horizontal gaze.
You are Just One Reset Away from Relief! If cervicogenic headaches are slowing you down, posture resets could be the missing piece. Simple, doable, and made for your real life.
Do you want expert-guided headache relief strategies? Explore the Cervicogenic Headache Course, designed for executive moms who need fast, sustainable solutions. This course gives you a step-by-step plan to reduce neck-driven headaches, with practical, easy-to-implement proven strategies that actually work and have helped countless people to overcome their pain, regain energy, and fully engage with their families and careers.
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