What Is Text Neck? What You Need to Know
You know that staring at a screen for much of the day can have negative health effects, but did you know that there's actually a name for the condition caused by spending too much time staring down at your phone? Text neck is a real neck pain condition that is treatable with lifestyle changes and chiropractic care. At A Family Practice & Wellness Center in Cartersville, GA, Dr. Eric Fromm, and Dr. Scott Habers are here to help you learn more about the text neck.
Causes of Text Neck
There's no specific threshold for how much time staring at your phone will cause text neck. If you begin to notice symptoms, it's a sign that it's time to scale back your phone use, make some changes in your posture, and see a chiropractor get some help with getting your neck, spine, and shoulders into alignment. Let's take a look at some of the symptoms of text neck.
Symptoms of Text Neck: Neck Pain, Muscle Tightness, and More
If you spend much of your day glancing down at your phone, it's likely that you'll experience some symptoms of text neck, including:
- Neck stiffness and pain that gets worse throughout the day
- Muscle soreness in the shoulders
- Back, shoulder, and neck spasms
- Pain and numbness that radiates from the neck and shoulders down to the arm and/ or hand
Working with a chiropractor can help you through the symptoms of text neck. When you come in for an appointment, our chiropractor will work with you to help you make lifestyle changes that can complement your spinal adjustment treatment.
Call Dr. Eric Fromm & Dr. Scott Habers, Our Cartersville, GA, Chiropractors
If you're suffering from symptoms of text neck, or you're interested in seeing a chiropractor for other holistic treatments, contact us at A Family Practice & Wellness Center in Cartersville, GA, today at 770-386-5262. We'll schedule your first appointment and get you the help that you need to live a happier, healthier life.