📱💥 Text Neck Is Real — And It’s Hurting More Than Just Teens
- ACHIEVE AT HOME PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Do you constantly look down at your phone, tablet, or laptop? If so, you may be experiencing “text neck”—a growing cause of neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and upper back tension.
🧠 What Is Text Neck?
Text neck occurs when the head is held in a forward, downward position for prolonged periods of time. As the head moves forward, the strain on the neck muscles and joints increases dramatically, leading to pain and dysfunction.
⚠️ Common Causes of Neck Pain
• Prolonged phone or tablet use
• Poor posture while working or driving
• Forward head posture
• Weak neck, shoulder, and upper back muscles
• Stress and muscle tension
• Sleeping positions or poor pillow support
• Arthritis or age-related joint changes
😣 Symptoms You Might Notice
• Neck stiffness or soreness
• Shoulder or upper back pain
• Headaches or migraines
• Reduced range of motion
• Tingling or pain radiating into the arms
💪 How Physical & Occupational Therapy Helps
Our therapists address the root cause, not just the pain, by focusing on:
✔️ Postural correction
✔️ Neck and upper back strengthening
✔️ Mobility and stretching
✔️ Hands-on manual therapy
✔️ Ergonomic education for phones, workstations, and daily activities
✔️ Home exercise programs tailored to your lifestyle
🏠 Why In-Home Therapy Matters
We treat you where you actually use your phone, computer, and devices—your home. This allows us to correct posture, set up proper ergonomics, and teach strategies that fit your daily routine.
✨ The Goal: Reduce pain, improve posture, and prevent chronic neck issues before they worsen.
📞 Contact Achieve at Home Physical & Occupational Therapy
📍 Serving NY, CT & FL
📱 NY: (516) 500-8998
📱 CT: (475) 454-4455
📱 FL: (561) 910-7788
💙 Traditional Medicare & most Medicare Advantage plans accepted.
👉 If neck pain is interfering with your day, early treatment makes a big difference.
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