Text Neck: What It Is and How to Fix It Naturally in Newcastle
Are you constantly on your phone or laptop and now noticing stiffness or pain in your neck and shoulders? You might be suffering from Text Neck—a modern postural syndrome affecting people of all ages, especially in tech-driven lifestyles. At Be Amazing Chiropractic in Mayfield West, Newcastle, we specialise in correcting postural stress through gentle chiropractic care, neurology-focused techniques, and long-term strategies to restore your spine.
What Is Text Neck?
Text Neck is a term used to describe a repetitive stress injury or strain to the cervical spine caused by looking down at mobile devices for extended periods. When your head tilts forward, the weight on your neck dramatically increases:
At neutral (0°), the head weighs around 5kg
At 30°, it feels like 18kg
At 60°, it feels like 27kg!
This abnormal posture can lead to neck pain, stiffness, shoulder tension, and even contribute to headaches, TMJ issues, and upper back pain.
Common Symptoms of Text Neck
People suffering from Text Neck often report symptoms such as:
Neck pain or stiffness
Shoulder tension or tightness
Headaches (especially at the base of the skull)
Reduced range of motion
Numbness or tingling in the arms or hands
Poor posture and forward head carriage
If left uncorrected, this can evolve into more serious spinal conditions like kyphosis or nerve impingement syndromes.
Why Does Text Neck Matter?
The body adapts to repetitive posture. Over time, poor posture while using digital devices can alter the shape and function of your spine and nervous system.
This can affect:
Breathing capacity
Balance and proprioception
Children and teens are especially vulnerable, with long-term implications like early onset of degenerative disc disease and chronic neck pain.
Chiropractic Care for Text Neck in Newcastle
At Be Amazing Chiropractic, we take a whole-body approach to correcting Text Neck.
Our care process includes:
1. Postural and Neurological Assessments
We begin with a detailed assessment using:
Digital posture photos
MyoVision surface EMG scans
Orthopaedic and neurological tests
This allows us to determine how posture is impacting your spine and nervous system.
2. Chiropractic Adjustments
Gentle chiropractic care helps realign the spine, reduce muscle tension, and improve spinal mobility. Adjustments to the upper cervical spine can:
Relieve pressure on nerves
Improve posture
Reduce neck pain and headaches
3. Quantum Neurology
We use Quantum Neurology to assess and strengthen underperforming nerve pathways that affect posture and proprioception. This technique helps restore brain-body communication for faster and longer-lasting posture correction.
4. Custom Home Exercises
We prescribe simple, targeted exercises to strengthen your deep neck flexors, upper back, and core muscles to support upright posture long-term.
5. Lifestyle Ergonomics
We’ll review your workstation, phone habits, and sleep position to reduce the habits that contribute to text neck.
The Link Between Text Neck and Other Conditions
Uncorrected Text Neck doesn’t just cause neck pain. It can contribute to or worsen:
Headaches – due to tension in neck muscles and irritation of upper cervical nerves
Shoulder pain – from overactivation of the upper trapezius and levator scapula
Lower back pain – posture imbalance cascades down the spine
TMJ pain – jaw tension increases with forward head posture
Scoliosis – may worsen postural curves in adolescents
These conditions are covered in detail throughout our site. Learn more by visiting our related pages on headaches, shoulder pain, and lower back pain.
How Fast Can Text Neck Improve?
Recovery depends on how long the issue has been present and the severity of spinal changes.
Many patients begin noticing results within the first few visits, especially if they:
Commit to their care schedule
Follow home exercises
Improve workstation and phone posture
The earlier we begin correcting the problem, the faster and more complete your results will be.
Why Choose Be Amazing Chiropractic?
Dr. Adam Arnold – Experience That Matters
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Adam Arnold is trusted by thousands across Newcastle. With a special interest in functional neurology and postural correction, his results-focused approach is both gentle and thorough.
Tools That Go Beyond Traditional Chiropractic
We combine traditional adjustments with:
MyoVision scans
Digital posture analysis
Patient education and rehab
We don’t just crack and send you home. We teach you how to own your posture long-term.
Take Advantage of Our 2-Visit Introductory Package
If you’re experiencing Text Neck symptoms or worried about your posture, we offer a comprehensive 2-visit package:
Visit 1:
Postural and neurological evaluation
Spinal mobility and function testing
Digital scan and posture report
Visit 2:
Report of findings with visual posture comparison
Your first adjustment (if clinically appropriate)
Posture exercise guide
Serving Mayfield West and All of Newcastle
Book Now and Start Correcting Text Neck
You don’t have to live with neck pain, bad posture, or daily discomfort. Correcting Text Neck starts with one decision—to take action.
Book your first visit with Dr. Adam Arnold and start moving better, standing taller, and feeling amazing.
📍 Be Amazing Chiropractic – Mayfield West, Newcastle NSW
📞 Call: 0434 812 819
🌐 beamazingchiropractic.com.au
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