Common Questions About "Text Neck"

The human neck begins at the base of the skull and contains seven small vertebrae. The neck can move almost in any direction. However, this level of flexibility makes the area very susceptible to injury. At Lally Chiropractic Clinic in Yakima, WA, our chiropractor believes that text neck is responsible for the severe neck pain of many of our patients.

What Causes Text Neck?

The main cause of text neck is the lack of change in direction of your neck while using your smartphone. Usually, you're tilting your head in a downward direction that increases the pressure to the back of your neck. Extended use of all mobile devices will cause stress and neck pain if your neck stays in one position for too long. Add repetitive movement of your shoulders that will cause spasms at first which turn into chronic neck pain.

How to Prevent Text Neck?

Several chiropractic care measures can help with preventing text neck. Chiropractic adjustments will keep your cervical spine aligned with the rest of your body. Our chiropractor will also encourage you to begin a series of exercises and stretches that develop more strength and flexibility in the neck region. These exercises will strengthen your body, enhancing the benefits of chiropractic adjustments and making it easier for you to maintain good posture when using your smartphone or other mobile devices.

What Types of Stretches Are Useful for Preventing Text Neck?

A series of chiropractic stretches will help to alleviate the pain developed from excessive tech usage. Our chiropractor will incorporate these exercises into a daily routine designed to get you back to your normal life in no time. The most popular stretch is called the exaggerated nod. It will help to counterbalance the downward head motion used to view your smartphone.

It is important to try and keep your head still at all times. This should lead to a reduction of neck pain and an improved range of motion. Another popular stretch is a downward dog yoga pose. This helps to release tightness in the back and shoulder region. The yoga pose will create more flexibility in moving your neck in different directions.

Contact Our Chiropractor in Yakima, WA for Text Neck Treatment 

Text neck is a very serious cervical spine injury. Unfortunately, there is no quick-fix solution to neck pain. However, a chiropractor from Lally Chiropractic Clinic in Yakima, WA can help eliminate your pain and prevent your neck pain from returning in the future. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call us at (509) 248-0301.