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Weekly Wellness Tip FROM SMITH CHIROPRACTIC Volume 1 Issue 1

Health & Technology Wellness Tips

Technology is everywhere, helping us with our everyday lives and sometimes hurting us. For this reason, we chose Health & Technology as the topic for our first series of Wellness Tips at Smith Chiropractic. Every week, we will be providing advice on health problems caused by the use of technology. Our Weekly Wellness Tips can be found at: • Smith Chiropractic

Website: www.drpatricksmith.com

• Smith Chiropractic Facebook Page: DrPatrickRSmith

• Our office for printouts

IS YOUR SMARTPHONE BECOMING A PAIN-IN-THE NECK?

The Growing Problem of Text Neck Syndrome

In today’s technology driven world, more and more people are constantly viewing their smartphones on a daily basis. It was reported that the average person views their mobile device 110 times a day. That’s insane! While you are constantly looking down at your phone, you are putting tons of stress and tension on your neck. Over time, this can strain the neck’s muscular and skeletal structures. Yikes, that does not sound good.

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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1 WEEKLY WELLNESS TIP

Help Is Here

Fortunately, we have a simple solution to text neck syndrome. Instead of looking down at your phone, you should hold it eye level distance. By making this small adjustment, you can protect your neck from unwanted harm. Trust me, your neck will thank you!

If you continue to experience neck pain and/or discomfort, chiropractic care has been shown to be an effective method of correcting the cause of your pain and preventing future problems. Chiropractic adjustments and simple exercises that will promote a more healthy range of motion, correct spinal alignment, and ensure proper posture, which in turn alleviates the pain associated with this common problem.

Help for Text Neck Syndrome

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