What Is Text Neck and How Can a Chiropractor Help?
People who work at computers all day or who spend long periods of time looking down at a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or even a book, may develop a condition called text neck. Text neck is a condition that affects the cervical spine and can cause symptoms like neck pain, neck stiffness, and loss of range of motion in the neck. At Jochen Chiropractic and Wellness Center, our chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists will work together to design a treatment plan to relieve your neck pain in Beverly Hills, CA. Here is a look at what causes text neck, the symptoms of text neck, and how we can help you find relief.
What Causes Text Neck?
Text neck is caused by any prolonged activity that causes you to look down for long periods of time. This could be from sitting at a desk and working at your computer, looking down at your smartphone or tablet, standing at a worktable and looking down while you work, or looking down while reading a book. Over time, the weight of the head becomes too much for your neck to support in that position, leading to injury of the cervical spine, ligaments, muscles, and nerves.
How Do I Know if I Have Text Neck?
The most common symptoms of text neck are:
- Neck stiffness or loss of range of motion in your neck
- Neck pain that may radiate from your neck down your shoulders and one arm
- Nerve pain or a sharp stabbing or burning pain
- Muscle weakness in the neck, shoulders, or arm
- Stress or tension headache or migraine
- Trouble concentrating or sleeping
- Cervicogenic dizziness
- TMJ disorder
- Respiratory problems or loss of lung capacity
How We Treat Neck Pain and Text Neck
At Jochen Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we take a holistic, proactive approach to treating neck pain and text neck. We address the underlying cause of your condition and help you make lasting, sustainable lifestyle changes that support your recovery and rescue your risk of future neck pain. We combine chiropractic therapies to relieve pain and inflammation, stimulate tissue and nerve regeneration, improve circulation, and restore range of motion. We offer chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, acupuncture, laser therapy, therapeutic exercises, and cupping to treat neck pain.
Call to Find Relief From Neck Pain
At Jochen Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we can help you find swift, lasting relief from neck pain in Beverly Hills, CA. Our chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists will create a collaborative care plan that addresses the underlying cause of your text neck symptoms. We will use chiropractic adjustments, massage, acupuncture, laser therapy, cupping, therapeutic exercise, and lifestyle modification to help you treat and prevent neck pain and stiffness. Call us now to schedule an appointment, or book an appointment online.
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