Common Questions About "Text Neck"

Frequent use of our smartphones usually leaves us looking downward at something in our hands. This is causing a common neck pain that many are calling “text neck.” Pike Chiropractic Therapy Center, of Huber Heights, can help you find answers and relief for this.

What Causes Text Neck?

Spending a lot of time looking down moves the weight of our heads from the original center of balance over our spine to being supported by the muscles in our neck and shoulder areas.

Is Text Neck Just Neck Pain?

Text neck is more than just a pain in the neck, it can also lead to headaches, eye strain, and weakness or tingling in the arms and hands.

Are There Long-Term Complications?

Not only can the strain cause the typical symptoms to last longer even when phone use is halted for extended periods of time, but the bad posture is also known to increase the risk of serious issues such as osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease.

How Can I Prevent Text Neck?

By being aware of how we are using our phones, we can minimize the risks of text neck by keeping our back and neck straight and holding our phones to eye level, limiting the muscle use of the neck and upper back. Increasing text size can reduce eye strain and allow for faster reading of the words on the screen, meaning less time is spent looking at the phone. Frequent breaks between uses will also keep the muscles from becoming too worn out from each use.

Can a Chiropractor Help?

A chiropractor can perform adjustments to realign the joints. Also, or alternatively, we can offer corrective stretches to alleviate tension and muscle wear.

Call Pike Chiropractic Therapy Center Today!

If you are in the Huber Heights area and struggling with neck pain that may be brought on by text neck, stop the suffering.

Call Pike Chiropractic Therapy Center today at (937) 236-1705 to schedule your appointment so one of our chiropractors can help you get rid of that pain and show you how to keep it away.