Common Questions about Text Neck

Neck pain is common problem and it may be made worse by technology. If you are looking for chiropractic care for your chronic pain symptoms, we at Ringer Chiropractic in Tracy, CA, are here to help.

What Is Text Neck?

If you use electronics a lot, it can result in a condition called text neck because of the position of your neck. When you spend many hours on a mobile device, it causes you to lean your neck and head into a forward position. This puts extra pressure on your neck. This pressure can lead to a type of neck pain. When someone has text neck, they often have pain and stiffness in their neck and head as well as elsewhere. The condition may limit your range of motion because of the pain. It can also affect your health in other ways. If you text a lot and are feeling neck strain, call our Tracy, CA, office to make an appointment for treatments of your pain.

How Much Pressure Is Put on the Neck?

When you're looking straight ahead, the pressure put on the neck is balanced. The neck doesn't take on any strain. However, when you lean your head forward to text, it puts a lot of extra pressure on your neck. This extra force results in pain, soreness, and stiffness of the neck and surrounding areas. If you have text neck, it can be useful to see a chiropractor for your neck pain.

What Are the Symptoms of Text Neck?

When there is extra pressure on your neck, it can cause pain in a number of areas. It may make your shoulders and arms hurt, depending on your posture. It can also cause the muscles in your shoulders to feel weak. A common pain from text neck is pain that is felt at the bottom of the neck.

Get Chiropractic Care from a Chiropractor on Our Team for Neck Pain

There are a number of ways that a chiropractor on our team can relieve the neck pain of text neck. When you need a chiropractor for your pain, call our Tracy, CA, office to make your appointment for treatment. We at Ringer Chiropractic are here to help. Call us at (209) 835-2225 for more information.