Got Text Neck? Duluth Chiropractic and Wellness Center Can Help
If you’re suffering from sharp pain, stiffness, and loss of range of motion in your neck and shoulders, you might have text neck. Text neck is a repetitive strain injury caused by spending a significant amount of time with your head in a forward position, such as looking down at a cell phone. At Duluth Chiropractic and Wellness Center, Dr. Sommer and Dr. Orgel routinely evaluate and treat patients who suffer from text neck. We provide effective neck pain treatment options for our patients in Duluth, GA.
Medical Imaging
In some cases, we recommend taking x-rays before developing a neck pain treatment plan. Medical images allow us to develop a better idea of exactly what’s wrong with your neck. For instance, we may identify a subluxation on an x-ray. A subluxation is a misaligned vertebrae, or spinal bone, which can result in pain. Subluxations often result from chronic poor posture. We take all x-rays onsite for your convenience.
Chiropractic Adjustments for Text Neck
If you do have a subluxation in your neck, we can perform cervical spinal adjustments. Chiropractors use very gentle techniques for cervical (upper spine) spinal adjustments. We may use manual traction, which involves gently stretching the cervical spine. Cervical mobilization may also be appropriate for you. This involves gently maneuvering the vertebra with various smooth motions.
Lifestyle Modification Counseling
It’s not practical to expect you to suddenly stop using your cell phone, particularly since many people rely on them for work. However, we can help you learn how to modify the way in which you use your phone. For example, getting into the habit of holding your device up to eye level can prevent you from hanging your head forward.
Corrective Exercises
We can also demonstrate corrective stretches and exercises for your neck. These can heal your neck and also reduce the likelihood that you’ll develop text neck again. One effective stretch is the chin tuck. Sit upright and tuck your chin backward so that it forms a double chin. Your chin and nose should continue to face forward, with no downward angle. Try to hold this position for five seconds.
Call for Neck Pain Treatment in Duluth, GA
The doctors and massage therapist at Duluth Chiropractic and Wellness Center offer a range of noninvasive, drug-free neck pain treatment options to help you live life better. We deliver holistic care designed to treat the underlying cause of your symptoms. We treat patients of all ages—from infants to seniors.
Call us today at (770) 623-9291 or use our online contact form to request an appointment at our office in Duluth, GA.
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