Understanding Text Neck and Finding Relief from Neck Pain
Poor posture can cause a wide range of symptoms that affect the entire body. One condition that has become more and more prevalent among teens and adults is text neck. Text neck is caused by poor posture and can cause symptoms like neck pain and stiffness, upper back and shoulder pain, and loss of range of motion in the neck. At First Choice Chiropractic, our chiropractor Dr. Tiffany Harris can determine if you have text neck and provide chiropractic care for neck pain in Glendale, AZ. Here’s a look at how we can help.
What Is Text Neck?
Text neck is a repetitive stress or overuse injury that affects the cervical spine and neck. It occurs when you look downward for long periods of time while texting or using a smartphone, laptop, or even reading. The weight and forward posture of the head puts added pressure and strain on the cervical spine and the muscles, tendons, nerves, and ligaments of the neck.
Recognizing Symptoms of Text Neck
While some people experience mild symptoms of text neck, others develop severe or chronic symptoms. Symptoms may come and go or get worse over time. The most common symptoms are:
- Pain or tenderness in the neck, upper back, or shoulders
- Stiffness or loss of range of motion in the neck
- Pain that radiates from the neck down one arm
- Muscle weakness in the arm or hand
- Numbness or tingling in the neck, arm, or hand
- Stress or tension headaches
How We Can Help You Find Neck Pain Relief
Dr. Harris will perform a physical exam, assess your posture and range of motion, and run diagnostic testing to provide a diagnosis of text neck. She will use an x-ray, MRI, or CT scan to confirm her diagnosis or look for other common causes of neck pain and stiffness. She will then design a personalized chiropractic treatment plan that relieves pain, improves range of motion, and helps you avoid future neck pain. She may combine more than one chiropractic therapy, including:
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Spinal decompression therapy
- Massage therapy
- Physiotherapy
- ArthroStim
- Shockwave therapy
Get Treatment for Text Neck Today
Don’t let neck pain, stiffness, and other symptoms affect your daily life. Visit us at First Choice Chiropractic and Dr. Harris and her team will design a personalized chiropractic treatment plan for text neck in Glendale, AZ. We specialize in safe, drug-free pain management and can address the underlying cause of your neck pain and other symptoms. Call to schedule an appointment or schedule an appointment online.
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