Springfield NJ Chiropractor Talks Text Neck

Cell phone use has been popularized in the past 10 years. With the internet and many social media sites, everyone seems to be preoccupied by their phones all day. The cell phones can be quite addicting, and distractions from real life. While there are a lot of great things about cell phones, did you know that they can create many physical and mental issues as well? Today, your Springfield NJ chiropractor is going to give you some cell phone use tips, and give you some background on what could happen if you’re using your phone a little too often. Let’s start off with some common issues of cell phone over usage:

“Text neck”:

The text neck occurs when you bend your neck forward to look at your screen, which places pressure on the neck. Did you know that every degree you look down adds 1 lb of pressure to your neck muscles?

Poor posture:

Posture is a great issue in today’s generation. Increased pressure is put on the spine from looking down at your phone. This can lead to greater problems with your spine down the line.

Eyesight:

The white light from cell phones is not natural. If you use your screens too much at night, this can affect your sleep and shift circadian rhythms.

As you can see, these are issues that could cause greater problems down the line. NJ chiropractor wants to give you some tips on how to better monitor your daily cell phone use:

• Turn off your push notifications.
• Spend less time on social media, or try deleting them.
• Remove apps that you don’t use frequently.
• Schedule time away from your phone.
• Put your phone away two hours before bed to improve your night’s sleep.
• Limit your overall use throughout the day; you can even track your screen time in the iphone settings.

If you are experiencing neck pain, or have any other questions regarding cell phone usage, book an appointment and see your Springfield NJ chiropractor today. 

Make an appointment with us at Back and Body Pain Relief today to relieve your chronic pain for good. 

Dr David Perna DC, CCSP, CCEP

Dr. David Perna DC, CCSP, CCEP is the founder and practice overseer at Back and Body Pain Relief in Springfield, NJ. A graduate of Life University Summa Cum Laude, Dr. Perna holds certifications in Active Release Technique (ART), Graston, SFMA, Neuro-Diagnostics (NCV/EMG), and Manipulation Under Anesthesia, among others. He is a Board Certified Sports Physician, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Volunteer.

A competing athlete himself — a 2x Ironman 70.3 finisher with a background in Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, and martial arts – Dr. Perna brings firsthand athletic experience to his patient care.

He has treated presidents, royalty, diplomats, and professional athletes across MMA, baseball, tennis, and football, and has appeared on Dr. Oz demonstrating chiropractic therapies. His approach is diagnostic-first, combining evidence-based chiropractic care with rehabilitation to help patients get out of pain and back to full function.