Cell Phones Causing Neck Pain
We have been getting a lot of patients who now have “cell phone neck pain/text neck.” Have you ever noticed how many people are on their cell phones or tablets when you are out eating, waiting for a plane, at your work? I’m amazed on how often I see people that turn to their devices at any given moment to check their social media accounts, search the internet, or just stay in touch with their family and friends. I feel 5 years ago, no one was using their devices as much as they are now. With changing times, means new conditions I have saw in the practice.
With this current obsession or new way of life we have lost is the ‘arc of life.’ This arc, better known as the curve in your neck, should be a reversed curve, however, when you are looking down, we reverse our curve. This reversal can cause pressure to increase at the level of the brainstem. In fact, when we lose the curve in our spine, we increase the pressure 300% which takes a ten-pound head and makes it feel as though it weighs 30 pounds. What is even worse - it can cause a spinal condition called vertebral subluxation where the bone goes out of position creating nerve pressure and affecting surrounding organs. It is no surprise we have so many people with neck and shoulder tension each and every day.
With this phenomenon, you can’t just walk into work tomorrow and quit your job and you can’t stop using your devices any time soon. What we can do is help counteract some of the challenges you are facing. Chiropractic is a great way to help with your pain through therapies and adjustments. Other ways to help is if you are sitting for a prolonged period of time, make sure you take adequate breaks and stretch out those muscles. Other tips include, drinking plenty of water, exercise, and try standing instead of sitting (if possible).
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