Text Neck Treatment From Our Chiropractor In Fremont
When every little ding, chirp, and alert from your smartphone demands an immediate response, it is easy to fall into bad habits. Texting while relaxing in bed, tweeting when leaned over in a chair, or scrolling social media while hunching over your phone can all contribute to text neck. At Brainard Chiropractic, serving Fremont, Nebraska, residents and the surrounding areas, our chiropractor can relieve your neck pain with our integrated treatment methods.
Causes of Text Neck
The pain associated with text neck derives from overuse and repetitive strains of the neck muscles. This occurs because the weight of your head starts to exert additional pressure on your cervical spine the further you lean forward. The average head weighs approximately 12 pounds. If you lean 15 degrees forward, the weight on your neck elevates to 27 pounds. The further you hunch over, the more the weight increases.
How Our Chiropractor in Fremont Can Help
Our chiropractor can examine your neck and determine if you have started to alter the natural curve of the neck or spine, or merely strained the muscles. A treatment plan will then be developed to help correct the subluxation, or misalignment, of the cervical spine. Quality chiropractic care also features an educational component, so you can avoid placing continued pressure on the spine.
At-Home Treatments
Avoid hunching over your devices while texting, watching videos, or gaming. While you are on the go, use your eyes to look down at your phone instead of tiling your entire head. Use stands and other tools at home to place your device at a comfortable viewing level when you are settling in to scroll social media. When your neck starts to feel tense, take a break and do a few exercises, such as gently turning the head side-to-side and shoulder stretches, to alleviate pressure. Refrain from returning to poor posture if you pick the device back up.
Ease Your Neck Pain with the Help of Our Doctor in Fremont
If your neck pain is affecting your daily life, visit our professional doctor for a consultation and treatment. Call (402) 727-8668 to schedule an initial visit with Brainard Chiropractic in Fremont, or to learn more about how you can avoid text neck.