Can the Use of Mobile Devices Cause Neck and Shoulder Pain?

R A S S E L C H I R O P R A C T I C
CAN THE USE OF MOBILE
DEVICES CAUSE NECK AND
SHOULDER PAIN?
RASSELCHIROPRACTIC.COM

Whether you’re an Apple fan,
an Android lover or a hardcore
Microsoft user, there’s no
denying the popularity of tablet
computers. The numbers speak
for themselves-technology
market analysts estimate that
over 200 million of them are
sold in the US each year.

Even if you don’t follow the
latest tech trends, you know
that mobile devices-principally
phones and tablets-are a
regular feature around town.
From coffee shops and
supermarkets to airports and
train platforms, they seem to be
everywhere.

But while tablets certainly have their benefits, new
research suggests that they also have their
drawbacks when it comes to musculoskeletal
health. It has already been shown that frequent
texting on your mobile phone can cause problems
with neck pain (the so-called “text neck” epidemic),
but those who use their tablet for everything from
work-related applications to just surfing the
internet and watching full-length movies may be in
for even more pain.

The anecdotal evidence is already starting to
show up in the waiting rooms of chiropractic
offices around the country, and researchers at
leading universities are beginning to seriously
study the ergonomics and health risks of
tablet use.

The anecdotal evidence is already starting to
show up in the waiting rooms of chiropractic
offices around the country, and researchers at
leading universities are beginning to seriously
study the ergonomics and health risks of
tablet use.

This of course can lead to its own
set of musculoskeletal problems
in the extremities. So the simple
fact of the matter is that tablet
ergonomics involve some tough
compromises or trade offs for
users. A position that’s ideal for
viewing is troublesome for typing
and gestures and vice-versa.

For many people, tablet computers have become an
indispensable part of work and home life (for better
or for worse). If you’re one of these people and can’t
conceive of either giving up your iPad or reducing the
number of hours you spend using it, then it’s very
important to develop good ergonomic habits that
minimize musculoskeletal stress and have the
smallest impact on your posture.

You should also consider
seeing your chiropractor on a
regular basis. Chiropractic
care has been shown to be
more effective in treating
neck and shoulder pain than
using pain medication.

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