TEXT NECK: THE IMPACT OF LOOKING DOWN AT OUR PHONES
We now spend a significant amount of time on our cellphones, computers, and tablets. According to studies, people spend more than four hours each day gazing at their smartphones, equating to well over 1,400 hours per year. And, as we are scanning through our latest email, texts, or X, Whatsapp or Facebook updates, we are unconsciously putting our necks into an overstressed forward curve.
The term ‘Text neck’ was coined by US chiropractor Dr. Dean L. Fishman to characterize this frequent condition. The main highlight is what does text neck entail, and how does it impact your health?
Text neck, caused by looking downward at your wireless device, wreaks havoc on your spine and leads to poor posture, subluxation and even disc compression.
Why? When your 12-lb. head is tilted forward, it causes a ton of strain on your neck—just a 15-degree tilt causes its weight to double. To combat text neck, raise your device to eye level to allow for better support of your head.
If you or your child is hooked on the latest app, consider scheduling an appointment with our practice to get your spine checked and to stop permanent damage before it starts.
All About Your Nervous System
Heighten your brainpower by learning a little more about your nervous system with some truly amazing facts!
1. The human spinal cord consists of nearly 13.5 million neurons. The most sensitive are found at the base of your spinal cord.
2. Nerves are made up of long bundles of fiber called axons that also contain nerve cells. Bonus fact: The two types of nerve cells found within your body are called neurons and glial cells.
3. If all of the neurons in your brain were lined up, they would form a path about 600 miles long!
4. Think your car is fast? Signals travel between your brain and body at speeds of 100 meters per second!
5. Of the 43 pairs of nerves that connect your central nervous system, 31 are attached to your spinal cord, making it important to get your spine checked at our practice.
One of the primary ways chiropractic adjustments influence the nervous system is by affecting the spine, which plays a major role in stimulating certain parts of the central nervous system that help regulate overactive systems and other parasympathetic functions. When your Central Nervous System is working properly, cognition (thinking) is clear, all senses receive information effectively, and the body is coordinated and free of pain. Get Adjusted!