Recognizing Symptoms of Text Neck and Finding Relief Through Chiropractic Care
Text neck is a neck injury that can occur after prolonged periods of texting or other activities that involve looking down for long periods of time. Without treatment, text neck can cause chronic or worsening loss of range of motion of the neck as well as neck pain, inflammation, headaches, and dizziness. At Ballinger Chiropractic, our chiropractor Dr. Calvin Mulanax can diagnose text neck and treat your neck pain in Shoreline, WA, using safe, effective chiropractic therapies. Here is your guide to understanding text neck, recognizing symptoms, and knowing when to seek chiropractic care.
What Is Text Neck?
Text neck is a repetitive stress or overuse injury that occurs when the head is held in a downward position or forward posture for extended periods of time. It gets its name from the posture people use when looking down at their mobile phones; however, text neck symptoms can develop due to looking down at a book, laptop, or other device for extended periods. The most common causes of text neck are:
- Poor posture
- Repetitive stress or overuse
- Tissue or nerve damage
- Prolonged or repeated stress or tension in the neck
- An underlying cervical spine issue
How Do You Know if You Have Text Neck?
The most common symptoms of text neck are neck pain and stiffness, shoulder pain, and loss of range of motion in the neck. Other symptoms are:
- Cervicogenic dizziness or vertigo
- Headaches or migraines
- Trouble sleeping
- Irritability or anxiety
- Memory problems or trouble concentrating
- Pain that radiates from the neck down one arm to the hand
- Muscle weakness in the shoulder, arm, or hand
- Temporomandibular joint pain
How Does a Chiropractor Treat Text Neck?
Chiropractic care can offer long-term relief for neck pain and other symptoms of text neck, and help you avoid future injury and potential complications. Dr. Mulanax will evaluate your symptoms and how they are affecting your life and then create a treatment plan that addresses the root cause of your pain and discomfort. He will combine multiple chiropractic therapies to accelerate healing and offer you the best chance at pain relief:
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Myofascial release therapy
- Therapeutic exercise and stretches
- Workplace ergonomics
- Posture correction
- Lifestyle modification
Find Relief From Text Neck Symptoms and Neck Pain
At Ballinger Chiropractic, Dr. Mulanax and his team can help you find long-term relief from neck pain and other symptoms of text neck in Shoreline, WA. He will evaluate your symptoms and do a physical examination to assess the extent of your neck injury and diagnose text neck. He can then create a personalized chiropractic treatment plan that addresses the underlying cause of your symptoms and helps you return to your normal life, pain-free. Call now to schedule an appointment, or book an appointment online.
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