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Got "Tech Neck"? Here's How Chiropractic Can Help
Many of us spend hours every day hunched over our phones, tablets, and computers. Tech neck is a modern-day condition caused by prolonged forward-head posture during screen time, placing excessive strain on the neck and upper back.
Our team at Serenity Chiropractic & Family Wellness Center, led by Dr. Pamela V. Ford, takes a holistic approach to solving the aches and pains of modern life. Fortunately, regarding tech neck, chiropractic care offers an effective, noninvasive solution to alleviate pain and restore proper posture.
What is tech neck?
Tech neck is a repetitive stress injury. It’s caused by looking down at screens for extended periods. This forward-head posture increases the pressure on your cervical spine, leading to:
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Headaches
- Shoulder and upper back discomfort
- Reduced range of motion in the neck
- Nerve irritation, potentially causing tingling or numbness in the arms
Left untreated, tech neck can contribute to long-term spinal misalignment and painful degenerative conditions that can affect your spinal discs and joints.
How chiropractic care can help with tech neck
Chiropractic care focuses on spinal health and alignment, making it an excellent approach to treating tech neck.
Here’s what Dr. Ford may recommend based on your initial evaluation:
Spinal adjustments
Gentle, precise adjustments help realign the cervical spine, relieve pressure, reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve overall posture.
Postural correction
Dr. Ford can assess your posture and provide personalized recommendations to improve your ergonomics.
Adjusting your workstation by changing your screen height or making other simple changes can help prevent worsening.
Therapeutic exercises
Dr. Ford may suggest stretching and strengthening movements to counteract the effects of prolonged screen use. Tailored to strengthen muscles supporting the neck and upper back, these exercises promote better posture and reduce strain.
Soft tissue therapy
You may also benefit from techniques such as myofascial release, massage therapy, and trigger point release to help relieve the muscle tension and tightness that typically accompany tech neck. These therapies also improve circulation in the affected areas, a key factor in healing.
Lifestyle modifications
Dr. Ford also provides valuable guidance on daily habits that can prevent tech neck, including:
- Taking frequent breaks to stretch and reset posture
- Using voice-to-text features to minimize looking down at screens
- Keeping your phone or tablet at eye level to reduce neck strain
- Wearing a headset or wireless device for frequent phone use
The goal is to maintain an appropriate upright posture with your head in a neutral position while using screen devices. This reduces stress and strain on your neck, shoulders, and upper back muscles.
Don't let tech neck take over
Early treatment and prevention can keep tech neck from spoiling your screen time. Contact our office to schedule a visit with Dr. Ford at Serenity Chiropractic & Family Wellness Center in Carrollton, Texas.
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