Head tilt
What it usually means, what is likely tight and weak, and a routine that helps. Also called head leans to one side.
In short
The head tilts to one side. Often tight neck muscles on that side.
Why it matters
A head that leans to one side keeps the neck muscles on the other side working to hold it. It is often linked with one-sided neck tightness and headaches.
Usually tight
- · Upper trapezius (tilt side)
- · Sternocleidomastoid (tilt side)
- · Scalenes
Usually weak
- · Deep neck flexors
Other things that can cause it
- · Eye or ear dominance
- · Desk or screen set to one side
A corrective routine for head tilt
Done in this order: calm what is tight, lengthen it, then strengthen what should be doing more. Daily for 3 to 6 weeks is a good start.
Everyday habit
Center your screen and keep the phone in front of you, not to one side or on your shoulder for calls.
How long it takes
Often eases in 2 to 4 weeks, with steady work. Re-check every 2 to 4 weeks.
How Kentro checks it
It shows up in the stand tall, facing part of the scan: face the camera, feet hip width, arms relaxed at your sides. Kentro measures each side separately, so you see which side it is and whether it is improving between scans.
When to see a professional
See a doctor or physical therapist if you have pain that is sharp, getting worse or lasts more than a couple of weeks, numbness, tingling or weakness, pain after a fall or injury, or pain at night. This guide is general education for healthy adults, not a diagnosis or treatment plan.
Do you have it? Find out free.
Prop your phone against a wall. Kentro checks head tilt and the rest of your posture and movement, then builds your routine.
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