Text Neck FAQs

Text neck has become more and more common as the use of digital devices has increased. Below, our team at Premier Chiropractic & Wellness in Manhattan, provides answers to some questions about text neck. A chiropractor is here to help.

Can Texting Really Cause Neck Pain?

Yes, it can cause pain, but it’s not texting itself that does it. Think about how you sit while you are texting. If you’re like most people, you’re leaning your head down. When you do this, it puts more pressure on your neck than it’s intended to support for longer periods. It’s actually that position and pressure that causes the symptoms.

What Are the Symptoms?

In addition to neck pain, it can lead to neck stiffness, headaches, eye strain, fatigue, shoulder pain, trouble concentrating, and tingling and numbness in the extremities, just to name a few.

Is Texting the Only Thing that Causes These Symptoms?

Not at all, but texting is the most common cause. It can occur when you’re leaning over anything with this posture, including files that you pour over for work, a device as you stream your favorite shows, or even a book that’s sitting in your lap as you read it.

Can a Chiropractor Help Me?

A chiropractor can help provide text neck treatment through a combination of techniques. An adjustment is at the core of this combination, as the extra pressure on your neck can cause a misalignment. Soft tissue techniques can also be utilized in neck pain treatment to help address tension. Therapeutic exercises may also be employed to stretch and strengthen the neck muscles.

How Can I Prevent It from Happening?

The key to preventing text neck is simple: practice good posture and keep your head upright as you look at devices or other items. Putting that into practice can be a bit of a challenge, as it requires habit changes. However, our chiropractic care team can work with you to build healthier habits during your neck pain treatment.