Smartphones and Neck pain
Nowadays use of mobile phones is not only limited to calling. Mobile phones have become an important part of our lives which is equivalent to breathing. It is used for texting, setting reminders, adding notes, entertainment etc. But doing all these we forget the form of our body while using the mobile phones or laptops for hours leading to strain or sprain injuries and joint issues.
Our neck is composed of small cervical bones called vertebrae, which form the cervical column. This spinal column supports the head over the neck. Through these spinal vertebrae nerves are passed to supply the whole body.
How it feels
Pain
Prolonged faulty posture leads to muscle imbalances causing repetitive stress on muscles and joints leading to pain in neck, shoulder and upper back area.
Stiffness
Tightness in the muscles leads to stiffness and restricted movement of the neck, you might feel that the neck is normally not moving in all directions as it used to.
Headache and eye pain
Due to the imbalance in the muscles, pain can radiate to the back of the head or sometimes to the eyes causing dizziness.
Dizziness or blackouts
Pain radiating to hands with numbness and tingling
Tightness in the muscles leads to compression of the nerves underneath, causing pain in the arms with numbness and tingling.
How to correct
Correction of muscular imbalance : Improving flexibility of tight muscles and strengthening unused or weakened muscles.
Improving range of Motion : Improving the spinal mobility will help in reducing the pain .
Use of hot packs : Use of hot packs over painful areas for 10-15 minutes will help reduce the tightness of the muscles and reduce the pain.
Strengthening and Posture correction : Improving the strength of the muscle will help in correction of the posture eventually.
Ergonomic correction : Connect with us to understand the correction required in your working environment. Periodically take breaks every 45 minutes while you are working.
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