Common Questions about "Text Neck"

If you're on the phone texting and playing games for hours on end, you may be suffering neck pain caused by "text neck." If you're living in or around Fayetteville, you can schedule an appointment with an experienced chiropractor at Johnson Chiropractic Center to help relieve your pain. If you're not sure if your pain is due to the "text neck," here are some common questions that may help:

What Is "Text Neck?"

"Text neck" is neck strain that is caused by over-using your mobile phone.

What Causes "Text Neck?"

Bending your head down to stare at your phone to either text, email, look at social media, or play a game is what causes text neck pain.

Can You Avoid "Text Neck?"

There are a few things you can do to avoid "text neck."

1. Sit up straight with your chest out and shoulders back while you use your phone.
2. Instead of looking down at your screen, bring your arms up in front of your eyes.
3. If you must look down at your phone, tuck your chin into your chest instead of dropping your head forward.
4. Get an external keyboard if you use your phone to type long emails or social media posts.
5. Try not to use your phone in bright sunlight. This will cause you to strain to see the screen, putting a lot of pressure on your neck to hold up your head.

How Can a Chiropractor Help?

Your chiropractor can evaluate your neck pain to determine the cause and if it's affecting any other areas of your body. Once it's determined that the cause of your pain is due to the "text neck," your chiropractor can create a specialized treatment plan to match your needs to help relieve your pain.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

If you have neck pain caused by using your mobile device too much, schedule an appointment today at Johnson Chiropractic Center in Fayetteville. One of our experienced chiropractors can help relieve and treat your pain by putting together a treatment plan that is right for you.