Text Neck and Chiropractic Care: Natural Relief for Modern Tech Users

Text Neck and Chiropractic Care: Natural Relief for Modern Tech Users

“Text neck” has become a buzzword in recent years — and for good reason. As technology continues to shape our daily routines, our posture and spinal health are paying the price.

Nearly everyone uses a mobile device to communicate, work, or stay entertained. Unfortunately, this constant downward gaze has been shown to negatively impact posture, spinal alignment, and overall health.

What Is Text Neck?

Text neck is a repetitive stress injury caused by looking down at your phone, tablet, or computer for extended periods of time. While smartphones are often the main culprit, sitting at a desk and looking down at a monitor all day can have the same effect.

The human head weighs around 10 pounds, but for every inch your head leans forward, the pressure on your neck increases by an additional 10 pounds. Over time, this forward head posture puts significant strain on the muscles, ligaments, and joints of the neck and upper back — similar to a crane struggling to hold up a heavy weight at the end of its arm.

The Statistics Behind the Problem

Smartphone usage statistics are staggering:

• The average person spends 2 hours and 51 minutes per day on their mobile device.

• 22% of users check their phones every few minutes.

• Over 50% look at their phones multiple times per hour.

In reality, many people spend far more time than that on screens — leading to chronic strain, tightness, and pain over time.

Common Symptoms of Text Neck

If left unaddressed, text neck can lead to a variety of issues, including:

• Neck and upper back pain

• Muscle imbalances and spasms

• Loss of the normal curve in the neck

• Numbness or tingling in the arms and hands

• Headaches and migraines

• Early spinal degeneration or arthritis

• Poor posture and decreased mobility

Over time, chronic poor posture has even been linked to depression, neurological dysfunction, heart disease, and reduced lung capacity.

How Chiropractic Care Helps with Text Neck

The good news is that text neck is both preventable and reversible with the right approach. Chiropractic care focuses on correcting spinal alignment, restoring mobility, and improving posture to help the body function as it was designed.

Here are three essential steps to combat text neck:

1. Regular Chiropractic Adjustments

Adjustments help mobilize restricted joints in the neck and upper back, restore nerve function, and maintain a healthy spinal curve. Consistent care prevents long-term degeneration and relieves pain naturally.

2. Soft Tissue Therapy and Strengthening

Muscle imbalances are a major contributor to text neck. Techniques such as myofascial release, stretching, and targeted strengthening help correct these imbalances and support better posture.

3. Posture Coaching and Ergonomic Training

Learning how to properly position your phone, computer, and body throughout the day is crucial. Chiropractors can teach ergonomic adjustments and posture habits to prevent the problem from returning.

Adapting to the Digital Age

The goal isn’t to eliminate technology — it’s to adapt to it more intelligently. As our devices become essential parts of daily life, our approach to health must evolve as well.

At Kore Chiropractic, we’re passionate about helping our community thrive by addressing modern posture challenges, educating patients about spinal health, and providing natural, effective care for long-term wellness.

Your phone isn’t going anywhere — but your neck pain doesn’t have to stay either.