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In a message dated 97-05-21 10:26:35 EDT, Margie writes: << The primary exercise that seemed to be of benefit (and the only one I remember right now) was one in which he stood with his heels, buttocks, back, and head against a doorframe and held the position for a few minutes. Then relaxed and repeated the exercise. If nothing else, it reminded him how far forward his head normally was, just because of how far back from his normal position he had to tilt his head to touch the doorframe. Personally, I think strategically-placed mirrors around the house would be good reminders to watch the posture, because it seems to me a PWP doesn't receive the same feedback from his body re: posture as a non-PWP. >> The exercise you describe sounds like torture for a PWP or other individual with tight front muscles and overworked, hardened back & neck muscles -- unless the tissues involved have been addressed with appropriate bodywork first. Having someone do the hands-on work to release tension in the muscle fibers and surrounding fascia will allow everything involved to slide, glide and otherwise move more freely. That means the front muscles will "give" and allow the back muscles to hold the head up without such great effort. Rolfing or Core Bodywork or any well developed system of fascial release can help achieve this. I like the suggestion about mirrors. Just don't show me any while I'm slumped over the keyboard ! Deanne Charlton (CG) [log in to unmask]