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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female with body mass index (18.5-29.9 kg/m2). * Chronic temporomandibular joint dysfunction symptoms persisting for at least 3 months, with a cut-off point score of the Fonseca's Anamnestic Index of 20 points or more * Craniovertebral angle (CVA) of less than 50°. * Participants must exhibit measurable FHP, defined as a craniovertebral angle (CVA) \<50°, assessed using Kinovea software. * Participant has mouth opening less than 40mm. * Participants haven't received any physiotherapy sessions on cervical or temporomandibular joint in last 6 weeks, nor have taken any non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the last two weeks preceding the study. Exclusion Criteria: * The subjects were excluded if they were unable to fulfil the inclusion criteria and if they had a history of any of the following: * History of acute head, neck, or Temporomandibular joint trauma or any surgical intervention in these regions within the past 6 months. * Congenital temporomandibular joint abnormalities. * Participants with congenital deformities of the head and the neck. * Participants with systemic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. * Participants received physical therapy or other conservative treatments for neck pain, temporomandibular disorders, or postural correction within the past 3 months. * Major psychiatric disorders.