What Is Text Neck and How Can Chiropractic Care Help?
Text neck is a modern-day ailment caused by the repetitive strain of looking down at phones, tablets, and computers. This posture can lead to neck pain, stiffness, and even long-term spinal issues. Chiropractic treatment at Midtown Back & Neck Center in St. Louis, MO, offers an effective, non-invasive approach to managing and alleviating text neck symptoms.
Understanding Text Neck
Text neck results from the forward head posture that we adopt while using digital devices. This posture puts excessive strain on the neck muscles, ligaments, and cervical spine, leading to pain, reduced mobility, and sometimes headaches or upper back pain.
Chiropractic Treatment for Text Neck
Dr. Terence Crowley specializes in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, making him well-equipped to address text neck. Here's how chiropractic care can help:
- Spinal Adjustments and Posture Correction – Dr. Crowley performs adjustments to realign the cervical spine. These adjustments help reduce nerve irritation and restore proper alignment, alleviating pain and improving neck function. He will also provide guidance on maintaining proper posture during daily activities, especially when using digital devices, such as holding the device at eye level and not hunching over a screen.
- Therapeutic Exercises and Soft Tissue Therapy – There are specific exercises that can strengthen the neck and upper back muscles, improving their ability to support the head. Dr. Crowley often prescribes exercises that improve your flexibility and strength, helping prevent future occurrences of text neck. He will also use techniques like massage and myofascial release to target tight and strained muscles in the neck and shoulders. These therapies reduce muscle tension, improve blood flow, and promote healing.
Schedule Your Text Neck Treatment With Dr. Crowley
Chiropractic treatment addresses the root causes of pain and discomfort caused by text neck. Dr. Crowley at Midtown Back & Neck Center can help you relieve your symptoms by creating a tailored plan that works for you. Schedule your appointment at our St. Louis office to start improving your neck health.
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