Chiropractic Care for Tech Neck

There’s no denying that we live in a world where technology is all around us. It has become an integrated part of our lives, and we rely on it daily. But did you realize that the constant looking down at our technology can actually lead to health concerns? While that can be concerning, chiropractic care can help.

What Is Tech Neck?

Tech neck, also known as text neck, is a condition caused by consistently being hunched over technology, such as when we’re looking down at our phones, computers, laptops, or other technological devices. Text neck, as the name implies, is specifically from looking down at mobile devices to do things such as texting.  Spending a large part of the day on technology puts stress on our neck, back, and entire body that can lead to pain and frustration. But luckily, a Des Moines chiropractor can help eliminate tech neck pain and other issues that can come with it.

Recognizing Symptoms of Tech Neck

If you are experiencing muscle aches and frequent pain, particularly in your neck, shoulders, and upper back, this could be a sign of tech neck. Symptoms of tech neck can include shoulder and neck pain, tingling of the neck and shoulders, or headaches. Because we lean forward and down to look at technology, our head isn’t in proper alignment with our neck and spine as it should be. Every inch forward adds ten extra pounds of pressure to the neck as it tries to support the head. This pressure leads to spinal misalignments that can wreak havoc on our bodies. Correcting spinal misalignments and poor posture can help eliminate tech neck and the pain that comes with it.

Chiropractic Care for Tech Neck

Chiropractor Dr. Paige Roth focuses on both eliminating pain and improving overall health through chiropractic care.  Improving the alignment of the musculoskeletal system will not only improve posture, but it will also ensure our neck and head are in proper alignment so that the neck can support the head, taking off the unwanted pressure and alleviating tech neck pain.  What you may not know is that while you may be primarily searching for a solution for your tech neck pain, you will also receive many added benefits from chiropractic care.  Removing spinal misalignments can also do more for your health and wellness than simply eliminating pain, although that may be your ultimate goal at first.  Spinal misalignments can cause nerve interference between the brain and spinal cord that leads to dysfunction within the body.  Regular chiropractic adjustments can restore optimal function to the central nervous system which can, in turn, improve your overall quality of life.  You may notice many added benefits in addition to getting rid of unwanted pain such as decreased headaches, improved immune system, optimal digestion, as well as many other health gains.  Contact Des Moines chiropractor Dr. Paige Roth at True Roots Chiropractic to schedule a consultation and say goodbye to tech neck pain and hello to improved health.