Ariana Grande has been rocking the high pony for most of her career.

According to chiropractors, a certain go-to hairstyle could be doing more than looking cute.

It’s quick, easy and requires little-to-no hairstyling skills, but if you’ve been dealing with tension headaches, neck pain or poor posture, your high ponytail could be to blame.

“While tight hairstyles may seem like a minor habit, their cumulative effect on spinal health, muscle balance and neurological function can be significant,” said Sherry McAllister, president of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress.

Ahead, chiropractors explain why this seemingly innocent style could be wrecking your neck — and what you can do to minimise the damage without giving it up entirely.

Are ponytails bad for your neck?

While ponytails aren’t inherently bad for your neck, high, tight ponytails can cause issues — especially when worn frequently.

The average human head weighs about 10 to 12 pounds, and even small changes in head position can dramatically increase the load on your neck muscles and spine. High, tight ponytails pull the scalp and hair upwards and backward, “which creates tension on the fascia (connective tissue) of the scalp,” said Liza Egbogah, a chiropractor and osteopath. “This fascia is continuous with the muscles of the neck and upper back, and can become tight and strained as a result of tension on the fascia.”

A high, tight ponytail can also affect posture and alignment in the cervical spine. This is because in order to reduce the ponytail-induced tension at the scalp, you may be........

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