Text Neck Modern Technology Updates Old Spine Issues
80% of American adults text.
Back Pain & Smartphones
4 out of 5 people experience back pain.
Millennials text an average of 67 messages per day.
We’re accidentally injuring ourselves with our smartphone usage.
70% of employees believe their organization should use text for internal communication.
“Text Neck” is self-inflicted damage caused by looking down at a cell phone, tablet, or other electronic device for prolonged periods of time.
“Text Neck”
Leaning your head at a 60degree angle puts 60 pounds of force on your cervical spine. That’s the same as carrying an 8-year old around your neck several hours a day!
Neck pain Upper back pain Chronic, nagging pain Sharp, severe muscle spasms
Symptoms
Shoulder pain or tightness Pinched cervical nerve
Numbness “Pins and needles” Hand or foot that frequently “falls asleep” Radiating pain
Always hold your cellphone and other devices at eye-level. Look down with your eyes, not your neck.
Solution
Remember to take frequent breaks. Good posture and regular breaks can prevent cervical neck pain and back pain.
Medical Support
If the problem has progressed too far, please speak with a medical professional about what treatment options are available to you.
The South Texas Spinal Clinic has thirteen board-certified spinal surgeons and a boardcertified medicine rehabilitation doctor available.
(210) 614-6432