Our Chiropractors Can Treat Your Neck Pain

Neck Pain

Trust us when we tell you there are plenty of reasons to put down your electronic devices every now and then. While these can be extremely useful in many ways, hunching over an electronic device for long periods of time can lead to an injury called “text neck.” Text neck is a real thing, and researchers are going as far as calling it "an epidemic of the modern era of cell phones." At Meek Integrative Health Center in Springfield, MO, we aim to educate people about this neck strain injury, and help them avoid the perils of neck pain.

What is Text Neck?

Text neck, also called tech neck, is an injury caused by repetitive stress in the neck from bending the head downward without moving it for long time. If you bend your head 60 degrees downward, the stress on the neck increases tremendously. This position can also add at least 60 pounds of weight on the neck, and the neck is not able to support that amount of weight for a long time.

What are the Symptoms of Text Neck?

Common symptoms includes pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. People can also experience the following:

• Pain that runs along the shoulders and arms
• Tension headaches
• Weakness in the muscles
• A dull or sharp pain in the lower area of the neck
• Soreness from moving the neck

How is Text Neck Treated?

Our chiropractors can treat your neck pain associated with text neck with corrective exercises, massage therapy, neck adjustments, cold laser therapy, and ultrasound. Each of these treatments work hand-in-hand by reducing inflammation, tension, and pain, and improving range of motion. Our doctors may also recommend lifestyle changes such as holding cell phones in front of the face or near eye level when texting or watching videos. Changing the way a cell phone is held, such as with two hands, can also create a more comfortable position for the spine and neck.

Neck Pain Treatment in Springfield

Our chiropractors in Springfield, MO can treat your neck pain and provide advice on how to prevent this injury from reoccurring. For more information about text neck, or to schedule a consultation, contact Meek Integrative Health Center today at (417) 887-0340!