How to Keep From Getting “Text Neck”

Ryan Hummel Element Wellness Center

We want to show you a trick that will prevent “text neck” from hurting your neck and an exercise that will strengthen it.

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Neck pain is a problem for many people in our society, but there are certain things you can do to prevent it from affecting you.

One of the biggest causes of neck pain is “text neck.” When you look down at your phone while you’re reading it or texting, you’re putting your spine in a very compromising position. In the video above, you can see a model of what this looks like.

Text neck is a problem because every time you bend your head down like that, it compresses certain nerves and discs in your neck. This can cause a whole host of issues, including neck pain, spasms, headaches, and muscle fatigue.

To prevent text neck, bring the arm you hold your phone with up while you’re reading it or texting and use the other arm to support it. This will bring your head upright, which is where it should be when you’re texting or reading something on your phone. You might look weird in public with this posture, but you’ll be the only person in the room who doesn’t have neck pain.

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To prevent text neck, read your phone with your head upright.

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Text neck also causes the muscles on the back of your neck to weaken, but there’s a very simple exercise you can do to strengthen them. Stand tall with your head over your shoulders and interlock your hands behind your head. Then, press your head backwards into your hands and hold it for 10 full seconds and rest. Do this exercise 10 or 15 times throughout the day.

If you follow these tips on a regular basis but you’re still experiencing neck pain, you may have a more serious underlying issue afflicting your spine. If you think this is the case, don’t hesitate to reach out to us so we can help you. Remember, we offer free consultations that you can book online.

If you have any other questions, just give us a call or send us an email. We’d be happy to help you.