Text Neck and Forward Head Carriage

Neck Pain Relief Treatment and Chiropractic Care from a Chiropractor Near You

In today's digital and fast-paced world, using devices such as computers, tablets, and smartphones has become commonplace. However, over time, the position of your head and neck may begin to cause unnecessary strain on our body, leading to the formation of various conditions and issues such as "text neck" and "forward head carriage". If you're seeking a chiropractic adjustment for your neck stiffness or position changes, or you're in need of ongoing chiropractic care due to your habits, we at Myshka Chiropractic are here to help. Whether you're located in Jonesboro, AR, Walnut Ridge, AR, Paragould, AR, Trumann, AR, or Harrisburg, AR, we can help you find the pain relief you need from texting or spending excessive time behind a screen.

What Is Text Neck?

Text neck typically refers to a condition that has triggered immense strain and pressure on an individual's neck and upper back. This condition is typically due to prolonged exposure to devices, including smartphones, which require individuals to turn their necks downward to view the screen (in most instances). Common symptoms of text neck include:

• Strain: Neck and upper back or shoulder pain is not uncommon with text neck, often due to excessive tension and poor posture that occurs over time.
• Headaches: You may experience an increase in tension headaches from muscle strain with text neck.
• Upper Back Pain: Shoulder and upper back pain is more likely to occur in individuals who have progressed text neck.

What Is Forward Head Carriage?

Forward head carriage will occur when an individual moves their head forward while working at a computer or even looking at their phone or tablet device. Misalignments such as this can cause the following symptoms to occur:

• Chronic Pain: Chronic discomfort and pain in the neck and upper back is caused by ongoing muscle strain.
• Mobility Issues: Reduced mobility in the neck is not uncommon
• Increased Muscle Tension: Increased muscle tension may occur in the shoulders and neck area(s)

How Chiropractic Care Helps with Text Neck and Forward Head Carriage

Some treatments we offer for text neck and forward head carriage include:

• Corrective exercises
• Chiropractic adjustments
• Ergonomic and lifestyle advice
• Custom exercise and stress routines
• Regular check-ups

Get Chiropractic Care, Chiropractic Adjustment, and Pain Relief Injury Treatment from a Chiropractor Near You

If you're struggling with text neck or forward head carriage, and you're in need of holistic chiropractic care and/or injury treatment, turn to Myshka Chiropractic, serving Paragould, AR, Jonesboro, AR, Walnut Ridge, AR, Trumann, AR, or Harrisburg, AR. Call us at (870) 932-5661 for chiropractic care, chiropractic adjustment, and pain relief injury treatment from a chiropractor near you.