What is Text Neck Syndrome?
Text neck syndrome is a relatively new term that describes the strain and pain that your neck and upper back experience when you spend long periods of time looking down at your cell phone, tablet, or computer. Text neck syndrome is a common condition, especially amongst young adults and adolescents.
Left untreated, text neck syndrome can lead to long-term discomfort and, in severe cases, the need for surgery. Fortunately, text neck syndrome is easily preventable with a few simple lifestyle changes. However, if you’re already suffering from text neck syndrome, upper cervical chiropractic care is one of the most effective ways to quickly treat your symptoms and help you get back on track.
Signs and Symptoms of Text Neck Syndrome
Text neck syndrome is characterized by pain and discomfort in the back of the neck, shoulders, and upper spine. If you’re experiencing text neck syndrome, chances are that you’re also suffering from numbness or tingling in your arms or hands, tension headaches or migraines, jaw pain, stiffness, and trouble breathing or swallowing.
How the Upper Cervical Spine Affects Text Neck
The upper cervical spine, which is located at the base of your neck, is made up of a complex network of nerves and vertebrae that help to support the weight of your head.
In addition to causing debilitating postural defects, text neck syndrome can also produce gradual misalignments in the upper cervical spine. If this area of your spine is out of alignment, it can exacerbate postural issues and lead to muscle strain, pinched nerves, and inflammation along the spinal column.
How our Text Neck Syndrome Works
If you’re suffering from any of the symptoms of text neck syndrome, it’s important to see a qualified chiropractor as soon as possible. Unlike some other types of treatment, chiropractic care can help to alleviate pain and restore balance to the upper cervical spine, which means that you can get the relief you need without having to take prescription painkillers or undergo expensive surgery.
Our treatment regime for text neck syndrome begins with a non-invasive physical evaluation. If an upper cervical misalignment is detected, our expert chiropractor, Dr. Bello, will use X-rays and cone-beam computed tomography scans to determine the precise angle and location of the misalignment.
Once the misalignment has been assessed, Dr. Bello will use gentle manual corrections to reposition the affected vertebra and restore balance to the cervical spine. However, please note, while this process will help to alleviate the symptoms of text neck, you will need to implement additional lifestyle changes to prevent text neck syndrome from returning.
Dr. Bello provides a natural and alternative treatment for text neck syndrome. He services patients in Los Angeles, Brentwood, Culver City, Westwood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, West Los Angeles, and the surrounding areas.