How To Correct The Spinal Distortion Known As 'Text Neck'

Chiropractic Article

In my last chiropractic article, I discussed ‘Text Neck’. It is a very identifiable problem affecting many today, including children, because of the ubiquitous use of mobile phones. The cause may be postural stress from using technology many hours a day, but the effect is a distortion that reverses the standard neck curve. The impact of neck reversal exacts a heavy toll on the whole structure.

For every degree of neck flexion, the weight-bearing load increases because of the weight of the head. If you can imagine a permanently distorted neck curve, the forces that the neck has to endure are substantial.

The problem is correctable––by the body. However, when a locked-in pattern of distortion is present, help is needed. Chiropractic is a profession dedicated to removing interferences that hinders the body's ability to function to its potential. 

Throughout its 127 year history, many have misunderstood the chiropractic profession. Others have tarnished it, especially the medical profession though today, there is much more cooperation between the disciplines. So chiropractic has been subject to fake news and cancel culture. So understanding and clarity is the best way to get informed.

The focus of chiropractic is Vertebral Subluxation. To understand this word, let's break down its meaning.

Vertebral - relates to the spinal bones

Sub - less than, below

Luxation - dislocation

There is, however, another way to define the word Subluxation:

Sub - less than normal

Lux - light energy

Ation - a condition of

The image below represents the traditional view of the Subluxation: a bone out of place, causing nerve pressure which interferes with the transmission of nerve impulses. The reality is much more complex, and I'll explain how it impacts 'text neck'.

Before I address the full scope of the subluxation, I will show you how chiropractic care assists in correcting the neck curve reversal, as evidenced by the following x-ray image.