The statistics are staggering: a typical person spends 2-4 hours a day looking down at their phones while texting, using apps, and playing games. This unnatural posture, referred to as “Text Neck,” puts stress on the neck and can lead to a number of health issues including headaches, shoulder pain, back pain, and numbness or tingling sensations in the arms and hands.
The cell phone itself is not the problem, it is how we use it. Often we have the screen tilted down, causing us to crane our necks forward. This puts a large amount of strain on the muscles, ligaments, and tendons in our neck and can cause misalignments of the vertebrae in the cervical spine (neck). This is known as "Text Neck" and Chiropractors are uniquely trained to treat this condition.
If left untreated, this can lead to more severe spinal damage such as a herniated disc. In addition, the weakened muscles in the neck and upper back can result in poor posture, leading to a hunched over appearance. Over time, this can also lead to reduced lung capacity, digestive problems and even neurological issues.Trying a lot of visit カイロプラクティック 横浜 関内 スマホ首
The best way to prevent this is to make an active effort to take frequent breaks from your phone, stretch the neck frequently and try to keep it at eye level when you are not using it. You can also invest in a neck pillow or support to help keep your head in the correct position. Chiropractors are uniquely trained to adjust the vertebrae in your neck, reducing pain from Text Neck and helping you get back into good posture.
