WHAT ARE ADJUSTMENTS? ​

Recently, we have seen an increased amount of patients presenting with text, or tech, neck. Text neck is caused by improper posture while looking at your phone or working on the computer for long periods of time. This commonly affects musculature of the neck, upper thoracic spine and shoulders.

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By having your neck in a forward position while on the computer or texting, you increase the load your head creates on your neck. According to research, “every 2.5 cm the head moves forward, it gains 0.45 kg in weight” this can have serious implications on bodily function as vital lung capacity can be reduced up to 30%. With the increase in remote work positions, we have to adapt our bodies to technology. Some tips to avoid text neck is to maintain proper posture, take breaks often, use a standing desk, and change your position often, ideally every hour. Proper posture should include limiting forward head tilting, keeping phone and monitors at eye level, and avoiding rolling your shoulders forward.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS ? ​

Chiropractic adjustments have been proven to be an effective way of treating neck pain. For neck adjustments, chiropractors use a gentle, targeted approach to reduce the joint restrictions located in your neck. By doing so, this can improve mobility of the cervical spine while increasing function and decreasing pain and inflammation.