"Text Neck"

Text neck is a new condition. Thanks to the invention of the Smartphone and the tablet, this is a condition that has become increasingly popular. Today, people spend a great deal of time with their wireless devices, making this a relatively new and common condition.

What Is Text Neck?

Text neck is a term used to describe the neck pain and damaged associated with staring down at your phone, tablet or other wireless devices for too long.

How Common Is Text Neck?

This condition has become very common. According to a recent study, 77 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 44 have their cell phones with them at all times, and they only spend two hours of their day without their phone in their hand.

What Are the Symptoms Of Text Neck?

This condition causes pain and soreness of the neck. It can also cause chronic upper back pain and muscle spasms. The condition can also affect your shoulders, making them feel tight. In severe cases, your cervical spine can become pinched with would send pain down your arm to your hand.

How Is Text Neck Treated?

The best way to treat text neck is to take frequent breaks from your wireless technology. Every 20 to 30 minutes, you should put your device down and take a walk. To be sure that you don't forget to do this, you should set an alarm. If you are using a laptop, make sure that it is at eye level. When using your cellphone, you should try to hold it as close to eve level as possible. Chiropractic care can be helpful if the pain is severe or if you are experiencing numbness or tingling in your arm or hand.

Contact Our Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation Today!

If you are suffering from the symptoms of text neck, you should schedule an appointment with Houma-Thibodaux Spine and Rehabilitation. Our chiropractor can use a combination of manual adjustments, massage therapy, and cold laser therapy to relieve the pain. We will also help you with techniques to change your device behavior.