Text Neck
Do you have a work-from-home job? Are you spending too much time on electronic devices and have a sharp pain in the neck with postural changes? We at Alleviate Physiotherapy are here to help you with your Text Neck Syndrome.
Text Neck condition is a lifestyle disorder caused by excessive time spent on electronic devices which causes a flexion in the neck muscles for prolonged durations. Come visit us for a 15-minute free consultation at our flagship clinic in Etobicoke or our new location in Mississauga and Clarkson Go.Â
What is Text Neck?
Text neck is a condition caused by prolonged and repetitive neck flexion, often as a result of spending long hours looking at electronic devices, such as smartphones and computers. This prolonged and repetitive neck flexion leads to neck pain, headaches, and tightness in the upper back and neck muscles. Over time, text neck can also cause changes in the spinal curves and alignment, leading to long-term chronic pain and disability. To prevent text neck, it is important to maintain good posture when using electronic devices, take regular breaks to stretch, and engage in regular exercise and stretching to maintain good neck and upper back health. Physiotherapy can be extremely helpful in treating text neck, as physiotherapists can provide pain management techniques, soft tissue mobilization, and exercises to help improve posture and relieve pain.
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What are the symptoms of Text Neck?
Some of the common symptoms of text neck include the following:
Neck pain: Prolonged and repetitive neck flexion can lead to neck pain and discomfort.
Headaches: Text neck can cause headaches, especially at the base of the skull.
Stiffness: Text neck can cause stiffness and tightness in the neck and upper back muscles.
Postural changes: Prolonged text neck can cause changes in the spinal curves and alignment, leading to poor posture.
Numbness and tingling: Prolonged and repetitive neck flexion can cause compression of the nerves in the neck, leading to numbness and tingling in the arms and hands.
Dizziness: Text neck can cause dizziness and unsteadiness and in the long term may cause vertigo.Â
Back Pain: If it goes unchecked. Text Neck can eventually result in poor back health and may cause Mid or Lower back pain.Â
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How can Physiotherapy help in Text Neck?
Our expert therapists are trained to treat lifestyle conditions like Text Neck. The following things are usually a part of our tailor made treatment modules for all our clients with complaints about text neck:
Pain management: We use various techniques, such as Moist heat therapy and Manual therap to help reduce pain and discomfort.
Stretching and strengthening exercises: We develop a personalized exercise program to help improve range of motion, flexibility, and strength in the neck and upper back.
Manual therapy: We use manual techniques, such as massage, MFR, ART, to help relieve stiffness and improve mobility.
Posture correction: We provide guidance to help improve posture and body mechanics to reduce the risk of re-injury and prevent future neck problems.
Education: We also believe in educating our clients on proper techniques for activities of daily living, such as using electronic devices, to reduce the risk of re-injury.
Modalities: We make use of various modalities, such as Laser and IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation) technique, to help reduce pain and inflammation, and promote healing.
Our goal is to help clients relieve pain, improve mobility, and prevent a re-injury. We believe in personalized treatment plans that take into account our client’s specific needs and goals for them to lead a pain free life, with better mobility.
Text Neck bothering you? Come find the perfect care for your neck with our Top Rated Therapists that are trained to help you recover faster. Check out our operating hours at our locations.Â
Text Neck bothering you? Come find the perfect care for your neck with our Top Rated Therapists that are trained to help you recover faster. Check out our operating hours at our locations.Â
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