Text Neck

Text neck — the posture damage from chronic phone and screen use — creates significant cervical spine degeneration over time. Early chiropractic correction can reverse the damage before it becomes permanent.

What Is Text Neck?

Text neck describes the cervical spine damage caused by prolonged forward head posture from smartphone, tablet, and computer use. Every inch the head moves forward from its balanced position adds approximately 10 pounds of effective weight on the cervical spine. At 45-degree forward tilt (typical phone use angle), the effective load becomes 49 pounds. This chronic overloading accelerates disc degeneration, reverses the natural cervical lordosis, stretches the posterior ligaments and muscles, and compresses anterior disc structures and nerve roots.

Common Symptoms

Chronic neck pain and stiffness, especially at the base of the skull
Upper back and shoulder muscle tension and pain
Forward head posture visible in side-view photographs
Headaches starting at the back of the neck
Arm numbness or tingling from cervical nerve compression
Fatigue in neck and shoulder muscles with prolonged screen use

Common Causes & Contributing Factors

Prolonged smartphone, tablet, and computer use with forward head position
Loss of cervical lordosis from sustained flexion posture
Posterior cervical muscle fatigue and anterior ligament shortening
Accelerated cervical disc degeneration from abnormal loading
Cervical subluxation from sustained postural stress
Occupational screen use extending forward head posture for hours daily

The Pura Vida Protocol: Chiropractic Care for Text Neck

SOT cervical correction restores the natural lordotic curve of the neck, reduces forward head posture, and decompresses the anterior cervical disc structures. Dr. Foss uses extension traction and specific cervical mobilization to reverse curve loss while correcting vertebral subluxations. Thoracic spine adjustments address the upper back rounding that accompanies forward head posture. Patients receive guidance on screen ergonomics, positioning, and specific exercises that reinforce cervical curve restoration between visits. Early treatment achieves more complete structural correction.

At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.

Advanced Therapies We Combine With Chiropractic

For many patients, combining spinal correction with regenerative therapies produces faster and more lasting results. Depending on your condition, Dr. Foss may incorporate one or more of the following:

Class IV Laser Therapy

Photobiomodulation with a 10–15W Class IV laser delivers therapeutic light energy deep into tissue, reducing inflammation, blocking pain signals, and speeding healing at the cellular level.

Why Choose Pura Vida Chiropractic in San Antonio?

Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.

We are insurance friendly with most insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, Ambetter, Oscar Health, Community First, and Molina Healthcare. New patient appointments are available promptly.

Ready to Get Relief from Text Neck?

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