Digital devices like cell phones, notebooks, and tablets have certainly made life easier and more exciting. At the same time, they create new problems. Dr Christopher Frey and the staff at Circle Chiropractic Center have discovered text neck being one of these problems. Text neck is caused by bad posture when using mobile devices. If you have a habit of slouching over your cell phone or notebook when texting or playing games, sooner or later you’ll start feeling neck pain. If symptoms persist, a visit to your Fairfax VA chiropractor at Circle Chiropractic Center can help you find relief. Here are some FAQ that can help you learn more about this condition. 

What Are Some Common Symptoms of Text Neck?

Text neck can produce neck and shoulder pain, stiffness, headaches, fatigued eyes and blurry vision. Although these symptoms are generally temporary, they can interrupt your lifestyle. Over time, muscle strain and tension from text neck could cause long-term health issues like osteoarthritis.

How Can I Prevent Text Neck?

One way to avoid this problem is to improve your posture when using mobile devices. Sit or stand up straight when texting or playing games. Increase the size of your text so you can see your messages at a distance without slouching. Don’t text in bright sunlight as it strains your eyes. Most important, limit your time on mobile devices. Call or email your friends more to help break the texting habit.

How Can I Recuperate from Text Neck Pain?  

If you’re feeling the pinch of text neck, here are a few stretching exercises that can help.

Chest Stretch – stand straight with arms to your sides. Twist forearms until thumbs are pointed toward the wall behind you. This stretch can help relieve stress and tension that causes pain.

Hand Stretch – Make a fist and then stretch your fingers out wide. Return to a fist and repeat 10 times with each hand. You can stretch a rubber band around your fingers to add resistance.   

Stress Ball – Squeeze a stress ball to reduce muscle tension.

Make an Appointment with Your Fairfax VA Chiropractor

Dr. Christopher Frey provides natural and effective treatment of text neck pain, contact Circle Chiropractic Center at 703-385-2990.

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