Chiropractors in Fort Wayne are seeing an increase in a very modern form of neck pain: text neck. Text neck is the lay term for neck pain that is caused by hunching over your smartphone to read and type. It is especially common in children and teens, but it can happen to anyone who uses electronic devices on a regular basis. With research indicating that people between the ages of 18 and 44 have their phone with them as much as 22 out of 24 hours per day , many people are vulnerable to this kind of neck pain and could need to see a chiropractor.

The best way to deal with text neck is to prevent it. Instead of bending towards your phone, bring it up to eye level to read. Take breaks from your devices frequently to give your neck a rest. If you do experience neck pain, see your chiropractor. He or she can provide neck pain relief through spinal adjustment and by showing you how to maintain proper posture when using your phone or other devices.