Is TEXTING HARMFUL for our BODIES?! Do YOU suffer from TEXT NECK SYNDROME. Do you know that texting has been shown to CAUSE stiffness in the neck, headaches, shoulder and arm pain, breathing compromise, increased weight of the head, and even early onset of osteoarthritis from excessive repetitive strain on the neck! Did you know that the majority of people HOLD their BREATH when they send or receive a text?! This causes HEIGHTEN STRESS and an INCREASE in the sympathetic nervous system causing a higher rate for experiencing pain during texting. Did you know that the average human head weighs 5kgs and by moving the head forward in position just by 2cm, the weight of the head on the shoulders DOUBLES!! That is one heavy head, not to mention the 5-7cm STRETCH now place on your SPINAL CORD! Here are a few TIPS to REDUCE text neck syndrome: 1. Minimize the amount of time spent looking down- General rule is to hold the device at eye level, and when the arms get tired from holding it up, then it is time to take a break. 2. Daily stretches and strength exercises to keeping your spine and posture maximized and healthy. 3. Regular chiropractic care to increase ROM and hydrate the joints and discs in the neck. Dont let you iPhone change your health!!
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:20:58 +0000