Text Neck
This is the most prevalent finding since the continuous use of our cell phones or tablets. The forward motion of looking down and reading books or journals has been around for centuries. We adapted to this position over time and survived, but we didn’t continue reading while we were walking, riding a bike, or driving. The problem is that using a phone or tablet has been more of an everyday essential in our world today. We carry our phones and tablets everywhere, and most times they are never turned off! (Only when in sleep mode!) Being constantly looking down and hunched over your phone will create body tension and stress, as well as lead to poor posture. Posture is the window to your health. So be mindful and text only when you need to, not just because you can and people like to hear your voice too, so call them don’t text them! If you go to unlimitedwellnessinstitute.com on Facebook videos and watch the spine stretches, you will have a number of things to keep your spine flexible and strong to prevent further problems.
