A Natural Treatment Method Can Help with Text Neck Syndrome

What Is Text Neck Syndrome?

Modern technology has made life easier in so many ways, and yet convenience hasn’t come without a price. Text neck syndrome is a health problem that is becoming common among those who spend a lot of time using personal technology devices. Too much time on mobile phones, laptops, or gaming consoles is giving rise to a variety of neck injuries for people of all ages.

Signs and Symptoms of Text Neck Syndrome

Text neck syndrome is an umbrella term for a variety of different complaints, and exactly how it may affect people can vary. Generally, patients with text neck syndrome complain of sharp, shooting pain in the head, neck, shoulders, upper limbs, and sometimes in the eyes. 

In addition to pain, sufferers of text neck syndrome may experience numbness or tingling in the arms, stiff muscles in the neck or shoulders, decreased range of motion, headaches, or eye strain.

How the Upper Cervical Spine Affects Text Neck Syndrome

Text neck syndrome is mainly caused by the posture assumed by those using personal technology devices. When you look down at your phone or jut your head forward to watch a screen for an extended period, it can put stress on the upper cervical spine.

The upper cervical spine is comprised of the seven vertebrae at the top of the spinal cord. These vertebrae are located in the neck. Some functions of the upper cervical spine include supporting the head, stabilizing the neck muscles, and protecting the top of the spinal cord. 

When your head is consistently in a forward position it puts too much pressure on the head-neck junction. This can cause or exacerbate stress injuries and result in misalignments of the vertebrae. Misalignments in the vital area of the upper spine lead to pain and, if untreated, a host of health problems.

How Our Treatment Works for Text Neck Syndrome

Dr. Noah Kaplan is one of Northern California’s foremost specialists in upper cervical spine chiropractic care. He is board certified in the Blair Chiropractic Technique, which focuses on the upper cervical area, particularly the C1 and C2 vertebrae that are located at the base of the skull. These vertebrae are responsible for holding and rotating the skull so the head can sit properly and move from side to side. 

In treating text neck syndrome, Dr. Kaplan uses advanced 3D imagining diagnostic tools at his office to examine the upper cervical spine. Dr. Kaplan’s office is the only chiropractic practice in the East Bay area where you can be examined using these advanced technological tools to compute precise areas of misalignment. He is then able to use minimal pressure in precise areas of concern to correct misalignments and bring the spine back into a healthy alignment. 

If text neck syndrome is causing you consistent pain and getting in the way of your everyday activities, get in touch today to speak with Dr. Kaplan about the health of your upper cervical spine. Located in Walnut Creek, California, Dr. Kaplan also services Pleasant Hill, Concord, Lafayette, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.