Do you know that your posture could be the leading cause of your pain or discomfort? Text neck is a condition caused by the way we hold our phones and how we sit at our computers. Text neck syndrome can cause tension neck pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint pain, or a rotator cuff problem. At Capitol Rehab of Crofton in Crofton, MD, we offer you first-rate chiropractic care to treat text neck. We also provide crucial advice on how you can avoid this condition.
Text Neck Symptoms
This condition may have several symptoms, including:
Neck, Upper Back, or Shoulder Pain
Text neck strains the back part of your neck, which connects to your spine and shoulders. You may feel a stabbing or intense pain in one spot or general soreness. This aching may spread from the bottom of your neck to the shoulders.
Forward Head Posture
Prolonged holding of the head in a forward position can decondition the muscles in your neck, shoulder, and chest. You may adopt a forward head posture which makes it challenging to maintain good posture. You may also note your ears are not directly above your shoulders or you have rounded shoulders.
Headache
Text neck can cause spasms to travel up to your head, causing headaches. Apart from aching, prolonged time in front of screens exposes you to harmful light, which can strain your eyes, leading to headaches.
Pain during Neck Flexion
Text neck strains your muscles into an unnatural form. When trying to flex your neck later, you will feel sharp pain, especially in the forward direction. Thus, you may need to visit Capitol Rehab of Crofton for our chiropractor to administer the right treatment.
Chiropractic Care for Text Neck
Chiropractic care focuses on helping the patient with their spinal alignment. We will assess your spine and properly locate the misalignments. Gentle adjustments will correct posture, ensure proper alignments of the head, neck, and spine, and relieve muscle stiffness and tension. Regular chiropractic care will not only decrease pain but will also improve your range of motion to get you back to moving comfortably again.
Visit Capitol Rehab of Crofton for Text Neck Treatment
If you are interested in finding out how our team can help you, contact us today to make an appointment. Our team at Capitol Rehab of Crofton is committed to providing our patients with the best quality of care they need. Contact us at (410) 451-3561 to see how we help patients live pain-free.