‘Text neck’ or ‘text neck syndrome’ is a term used to describe the distinctive forward-leaning deformity of the head and neck caused by prolonged use of mobile devices such as smartphones, and is considered to be a type of poor posture where the chin is pushed forward excessively.
When holding smartphones especially, there is a tendency to hold them at a level much lower than that of the eyes, and as such we have to bend our neck forward and down to see the screen, which can have detrimental effects on its alignment and health.
There are various degrees of severity associated with a text neck, based on how far forward the cervical spine is pushed. The position of the head is important, as the further away it is from where it should be, the greater the weight and pressure that is applied on a specific portion of the neck.
In addition to the visible deformity of the neck itself and text neck pain, there are other indicative signs and text neck symptoms associated that can appear with this condition:
Inflammation and pain levels can be reduced and improved with lifestyle changes, although these can be difficult to implement given out increased reliance on mobile devices. However, as every little helps, making changes to the way you handle mobile devices can make a big difference. Try the following tips first:
While habit changes can indeed make a difference, an even better approach is to decompress your spine using spinal decompression therapy. The reason why this can be highly beneficial if you suffer from a Text Neck is because you are highly likely to suffer from compression of the spine (including at the level of the neck).
In a Text Neck, you spine tends to slouch and arch forward. Because it is not kept straight, the spine might get used to being in this slouched position, and as such, it may feel odd or difficult to keep your spine straight again. The problem is that this can create a vicious cycle, where the more your spine stays slouched, the more the structures that make up the spine get pressed down, increasing your chance to develop compression of the spine, which can cause chronic pain.
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