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Text Neck: Real or Imaginary?

Imagine you are walking into any room at almost any location...doctor’s office, store, work, school. It doesn’t really matter where because it happens everywhere. Once upon a time, when you walked in a room, people looked at you. In today’s world, everyone is bent over a phone. In case you were unaware, text neck is a real thing.

Whether you’re constantly texting, browsing the internet, or playing games on your device, the position that you hold your head in is causing problems for your back and neck. Since we are not likely to give up our phones anytime soon, check out these tips for keeping your neck in good shape without giving up your favorite technological device.

Lift Your Device

It is really the long term bent neck position that causes the most problems. To alleviate this problem, just lift your device to eye level. You might feel silly at first, but you’ll be protecting the health of your neck and spine for the long term. If you don’t want to lift the device, then leave the device low, but avoid bending your neck and look only with your eyes. One last option is to rest your neck while on your device. Use a headrest, a pillow, or even a wall to hold your head up instead of holding it bent for hours at a time.

Limit Your Time

You are probably unlikely to do this one, but it’s important to throw it out there as a real and viable option for avoiding this ailment. Limiting the time you spend on your device can obviously help protect your neck. Try to only use your phone when you have somewhere to rest your head at the same time. Or, try not to use your device all day and all night long. Give yourself time limits, and stick to them. With our growing dependence on technology, this one might be difficult. If you are willing and able, however, limiting your device time can go a long way for your overall spinal health.

Chiropractic Care

Regular chiropractic care can help you maintain your spinal health. A chiropractor may be able to fix misalignments of the spine which often leads to reductions of pain, tension, and stress along the spine. While this can’t prevent you from getting text neck, it can catch such ailments early and cure them regularly. Getting regular chiropractic care is a great way to begin your journey to a healthy spine and body.

To get some help and care from a chiropractor, walk into The Joint...the Chiropractic Place at anytime. Walk-in appointments and affordable pricing make it possible for everyone to get the care they need to protect their neck and back. A chiropractor at The Joint may be able to align your spine and put your neck in better shape so that you can enjoy your technology now and for years into the future.

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