Text neck, Tech Neck or Text Neck Syndrome is the new tech-induced body ailment and global epidemic affecting millions of all ages.
This condition is due to a repeated stress injury to the neck and hand caused by excessive texting, overuse of all handheld electronic devices and frequently hunching down to look at your phones, tablets, laptops, or other wireless devices for long periods of time.
Did you know: For every inch of Forward Head Posture, it can increase the weight of the head on the spine by an additional 10 pounds.
Common signs and symptoms include:
◾Instant upper back/ neck pain when using a handheld device
◾Muscle fatigue
◾General shoulder pain & tightness.
◾If the cervical nerve is pinched, pain and possible neurological symptoms (numbness, tingling, weakness) can radiate down to your arm and into your hand
◾Chronic headaches made worse when looking down or using a device
Tips to avoid or minimize this problem are:
—Level the playing field: Hold your phone or position your device at eye level as much as possible
— Stretch: Perform neck, back, and shoulder stretches throughout the day
—Practice good posture Stop texting…so much: spend some time away from your device by designating “no phone” periods during the day
So start the day off right by making handheld devices an accessory again and not a necessity.
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