Understanding Text Neck and How to Prevent It

Most people find it difficult to get through an hour much less a day without their cell phones or other mobile devices. Handheld mobile devices allow people to communicate with each other in real-time. Smartphones and tablets afford people the ability to literally take their offices with them wherever they go. Rarely do people ever think about the possibility that they could possibly be trading their health for the conveniences offered to them via their electronic devices. Here at Capitol Rehab of Crofton, our doctors treat a number of patients for the text neck, a condition caused by the overuse of the muscles in the neck. Most people have never heard of the term; however, our chiropractors believe that it is important for people to understand what text neck is and what they can do to prevent it.

Text Neck Is A Common Condition

Text neck is one of the most prevalent conditions associated with the cervical region of the spine, and its onset is caused by the position people hold their heads and necks in when they use their mobile devices for extended periods of time. Although the condition is mainly associated with the neck, it is important to note that the text neck can also cause pain that can radiate down into the thoracic back and the shoulders. The condition can even cause the onset of arthritis in the neck.

Exercise is the Key to Prevention

Our Crofton chiropractor and the rest of our team of healthcare practitioners understand how important handheld electronic devices are in terms of how people are able to live their daily lives. Our team treats the issues associated with the text neck, like shoulder spasms, neck pain, headaches and pain in the shoulders, but our team also places a focus on helping people prevent the condition. Our doctors assess each of our patients by evaluating the systems of the body to determine the best course of treatment to not just alleviate their acute issues, but help them prevent future problems. Helping our patients build strong abdominal and back muscles is a primary component of preventing the onset or future problems associated with text neck.

Let Us Help You

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with text neck, you should have them evaluated by a chiropractor sooner rather than later, as your symptoms will not resolve themselves without intervention. Our chiropractors here at Capitol Rehab of Crofton develop individualized treatment plans that may include treatment modalities such as: electronic stimulation therapy, heat and cold therapies, cold laser therapy, spinal manipulation and ultrasound therapy. To learn more about text neck and how we can help you give us a call at (410) 451-3561 to schedule your appointment today.