Turtle Neck Syndrome & Double Chin Liposuction
Did you know that you can correct your double chin if you have Neck Syndrome?
*What is turtle neck syndrome?
Turtle neck or text neck syndrome is neck pain caused by repetitive or overuse stress from improper posture. This happens when people are constantly hunching over to read, write, text, or look closer at a computer or tablet screen.
Frequent and prolonged pressure on the neck from increased head weight can lead to headaches, upper back pain, chest pain and nerve impingements. As people spend more time on computer screens, smartphones and tablets, this syndrome is becoming more prevalent across all age ranges and populations.
Recently, this has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic as more people are working from home on the computer screen. Tech neck syndrome has also been increasing in school-aged children.
*What are the symptoms of tech neck syndrome?
Although it is called tech “neck” syndrome, associated symptoms are not only localized to the neck. The following signs can occur from prolonged forward head posture from constant neck flexion:
• Headache – Spasms in the neck muscles in combination with eye strain from long screen time can exacerbate headaches.
• Upper back pain – The anatomy of the neck is intricate as it is the bridge that connects the head to the rest of the body. One of the muscles spanning through the neck, shoulders and upper back is the trapezius. Tech neck syndrome will cause spasms in the trapezius and other muscles, which in turn will affect the upper back, leading to more pain in the thoracic spine.
• Shoulder pain – In addition to the effect of a trapezius spasm, shoulders that are constantly in a rounded posture often cause muscle weakness.
*What treatments are available?
Basic postural changes can prevent long-term issues. Experts suggest taking these preventative measures:
• Position electronic screens (phones, tablets, computer screens, books) at the eye level to keep the head from tilting forward. Finding the eye level is the key; placing the screen above will also strain the neck to tilt backward.
• Take frequent screen breaks to stretch the neck and upper back. In addition to stretches, it is also important to do regular exercises to strengthen the neck and upper back.
• Maintain proper posture when sitting (back straight, shoulders back, feet on the floor) and standing, and avoid slouching.
Source: https://crystalrunhealthcare.com/articles/what-tech-neck-syndrome
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