Fixing Text Neck

HOW CHIROPRACTIC CARE CAN HELP FIX TEXT NECK 

If you’re like most people, you spend hours a day with your head hunched over a screened device. It may be your phone, computer, or even your tablet. This position gives Livermore nightmares. Even though it may not hurt while remaining in this position, it wreaks havoc on the neck. Holding your body in this position can cause what many refer to as text neck or upper crossed syndrome. The term text neck refers to the fact that you’re holding your head in an unnatural position for so long that it causes problems with your spine and muscles. This can lead to pain in the neck area, as well as headaches and even muscle spasms. 

WHAT TEXT NECK IS AND HOW IT AFFECT YOUR SPINAL HEALTH 

If you spend a lot of time looking down at your phone or another device, you may be suffering from text neck. When people refer to text neck, this condition can affect the neck, shoulders, mid back, and even refer pain in surrounding areas. Long durations of sitting in this position result in tight upper back muscles leading to an uncomfortable rounding of the shoulders, and an imbalance that becomes standard. Many people spend 8+ hours a day looking at a device and it’s starting to affect generations younger and younger. Habits that start at such a young age are hard to break. This position is not new to the human body, but spending an increasingly large amount of time in it is very poor for the body. Neck pain and headaches are just some of the issues that can arise. In addition to neck pain, having a forward head posture is extremely hard on the discs and can result in disc herniations and pinched nerves. If you’ve ever looked at the way your friends and family hold their cell phones, you’ve probably noticed that it’s not always pretty. In fact, it can be downright scary. Text neck is a term for the posture people tend to adopt when they look down at their phones for extended periods of time. It’s characterized by a rounding in the upper back and a forward head tilt, which causes the neck muscles to strain. It can lead to long-term health problems like headaches, shoulder pain, and even spinal degeneration. Holding this poor posture can become a habit. If you look around, you will probably notice people walking around with a forward head posture everywhere!  This is from holding that posture so often. The earlier text neck is caught, the better. Posture is easier to correct sooner than later. The longer you have poor posture, the harder it is to correct. 

HOW CHIROPRACTORS CAN HELP YOU FIGHT TEXT NECK

How Chiropractors Can Help You Avoid Text Neck Your Livermore chiropractor can help you stay active and healthy. They do this by keeping your spine in good shape and providing you with the knowledge to use your devices in a way that doesn’t cause you problems. Here are some ways they can help: They’ll first assess your posture and spinal health, looking for signs of text neck. They’ll then offer personalized tips based on their findings that will help keep your spine healthy and straight. They’ll also talk about ways to use your devices while holding a steady posture, as well as exercises you can do for proper spinal health. It’s not just your phone that can have a negative impact on your spine. Texting, scrolling and reading on your phone can all cause problems in the neck and back. During your first chiropractic appointment, the doctor will assess your posture and look for signs of text neck. If you have pain, it may be due to many reasons including the misalignment of the cervical spine which can lead to compression of the nerve that extends down your arm. Performing gentle adjustments on these misalignments will correct your alignment and help you achieve a better posture.  Achieving better posture doesn’t mean that you have to quit your job or give up your devices. Simple tips like setting alerts to “get up and move”, every hour go a long way, especially when combined with Chiropractic care in Livermore. Your chiropractic will help guide you on the path to improved posture and pain-free life.