Common Questions about Text Neck

Text neck is a common condition, as technology is constantly developing. At Back In Motion Chiropractic & Sports Rehab Center, our team wants to help ensure it doesn’t impact your life. Learn more about this condition and how we can help below.

What Is Text Neck?

Text neck is used to describe the effects of leaning over a device. When most people text, they do so with their shoulders hunched and their necks hanging forward. This position puts more strain on the neck than it should and leads to neck pain and tension. It can also damage the nerves, discs, muscles, and other neck components over time.

How Do I Know Its Text Neck?

Neck pain and tension are common signs of text neck, but they can also be signs of different issues. However, text neck also usually brings symptoms like eye fatigue, headaches, shoulder pain, brain fog, and even numbness in your hands and arms. Typically, these symptoms will diminish after you take a break from your device.

What Should I Do to Prevent or Reduce Symptoms?

The most important thing is to practice good posture while using your device. For example, keep it at eye level so you’re not tempted to hunch forward. You should also take intermediate breaks, stretch your neck, and consider neck and core exercises to support proper posture.

Do I Need to See a Chiropractor?

Chiropractic care can be integral in healing from and preventing text neck. Spinal adjustments, postural correction, therapeutic exercises, and chiropractic massage can help undo any damage, naturally improve your posture, and relieve inflamed tension.

Relieve Text Neck Pain with Our Chiropractor

Schedule your chiropractic care appointment with our team at Back In Motion Chiropractic & Sports Rehab Center by calling (503) 524-9040 today. If you have any further questions, we'd be happy to answer them during your consultation.