Text Neck and Forward Head Carriage

Shoulder and neck pain often go hand in hand and can cause severe discomfort. When you spend more of your day on your phone or computer, you may suffer from text neck or forward head carriage. Poor posture can cause neck pain associated with being on our gadgets and computers for hours daily.

If you are suffering from neck or shoulder pain, contact our chiropractor to learn more about how chiropractic care treatment can help. Our First Coast Medical Center team in Jacksonville, FL, is ready to treat you and provide suggestions on avoiding text neck or forward head carriage.

What Is Text Neck? 

Text neck is often referred to as a person’s neck pain and discomfort as a symptom of excessive technological use. This overuse causes us to keep our chin down for extended periods. Other signs and symptoms of text neck may include numbness in the fingers, poor posture, and tension headaches. The most effective method to prevent text necks is to limit the use of technology, such as cell phones and computers. Another remedy is to change positions so we are not looking down at these devices.

How Our Chiropractor Can Help with Text Neck

Our chiropractor can help loosen the neck muscles that become tightened when consistently looking down. Various chiropractic treatment options can help with neck pain, including spinal manipulations, stretches, exercises, massage therapy, and acupuncture. Our chiropractor may also suggest lifestyle tips to help reduce how much time you spend looking in a downward position.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Chiropractor Today!

If you suffer from neck pain associated with texting or staring down at your phone, it might be time to call our chiropractor. Our chiropractic care team at First Coast Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL, can help ease pain and discomfort associated with text neck and forward head carriage. So call us today at North Jacksonville (904) 854-1004, Downtown Jacksonville (904) 358-8692, or our Orange Park location (904) 278-7246 to schedule an appointment with one of our chiropractors.