Forward head posture check
Quantify how far your head sits ahead of your shoulders. Works with your phone camera, laptop camera, or webcam. It runs entirely in your browser and the camera feed never leaves your device.
Prop your phone at desk height for front checks, or turn it sideways for side-view posture scans. Same test, same URL, no app.
Open phone linkWhat this test measures
This check reads your forward offset from a short on-device camera scan and compares it against an evidence-based comfort range (< 30 mm). The model maps the joints involved and averages the angle so a single fidget doesn't skew your result.
How to read your result
Green means you're inside the healthy range. Amber means you're drifting and it's worth a small adjustment. Coral means the angle is past the comfort line for long enough to cause strain. Your number updates live, so you can watch a fix land in real time.
What to fix first
- Adjust the one input driving the biggest signal — screen height, chair depth or input distance.
- Re-run the test and watch the meter move before you change anything else.
- Set a reminder so the corrected posture becomes the default, not the exception.
When to use WorkPose Pro
One test reads one signal. If you want this checked continuously — combined with posture, eye strain and fatigue, with live nudges and a progress history — that's what Pro does. It turns a one-off number into a habit that holds.
What people usually mean by forward head posture
In desk-work language, forward head posture usually means your ear is sitting noticeably in front of your shoulder instead of stacking more naturally over your torso. It can show up when the screen is too far away, text is too small, or you are concentrating for long stretches without moving.
How WorkPose helps you see it
- Run a free front scan to check the posture signals visible from your camera.
- Use a member side scan when you want a clearer read on neck angle and torso lean.
- Track your score over time so you can tell whether desk changes and reminders are actually helping.
Quick desk checks before blaming your neck
- Bring the monitor close enough that you do not need to crane forward to read.
- Increase font size before leaning toward the screen.
- Keep your keyboard and mouse close enough that your shoulders can stay relaxed.
- Change position during the day instead of trying to hold one perfect pose.
When this needs more than a posture app
WorkPose is general ergonomic guidance, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. If you have persistent pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, injury, or worsening symptoms, speak with a qualified health professional.