What is the real cause of "smartphone neck"? A chiropractor explains why neck stiffness and headaches don't go away | Hashimoto, Sagamihara
Q: Why does "smartphone neck" occur?
A: The main causes are poor posture due to prolonged smartphone use and decreased function of the back, shoulder blades, and core muscles.
The real reason why "smartphone neck" and neck stiffness don't improve isn't just the neck itself. A chiropractor explains the relationship between the back, shoulder blades, and core. For those seeking fundamental improvement in Hashimoto and Sagamihara.
Introduction
"My neck hurts," "I get headaches," "I was told I have a straight neck."
Many people experiencing these problems are suffering from what is known as "smartphone neck."
However, in reality, the cause of "smartphone neck" is almost always not the neck itself.
The reason why massaging only the neck doesn't bring improvement lies in the overall balance of the body.
The real cause of "smartphone neck"
① The back (thoracic spine) is immobile.
Increased desk work and smartphone use can easily lead to a hunched posture.
In this position, the movement of the spine is restricted, causing the head to naturally jut forward.
👉 Head jutting forward = concentrated strain on the neck
② The shoulder blades are stiff.
The scapula is an important part that supports the movement of the arms and shoulders.
If this part stops moving, the neck will have to support the weight of the arm (approximately 3-5 kg).
👉 Major causes of neck and shoulder stiffness
③ Weakening of inner muscles (core muscles)
The head is naturally supported by the torso.
However, when the inner muscles weaken, you become unable to maintain your posture and end up relying on your neck.
👉 Constant strain on the neck
④ The burden caused by the weight of the head
A human head weighs approximately 5-6 kg.
It is said that looking down at your smartphone can increase this strain by two to three times.
👉 Prolonged smartphone use = chronic neck damage
Why doesn't treating only the neck improve the condition?
Many people
Massage your neck
・Stretch
While we provide care like that, it alone will not lead to a fundamental improvement.
Because the cause is
👉 Back, shoulder blades, and core
Because it is located there.
Points for improvement
① Move your back
Chest-opening stretches and posture correction will restore spinal mobility.
② Increase the range of motion of the shoulder blades
Shoulder rotations and shoulder blade exercises help distribute the strain on the neck.
③ Use your core (inner muscles)
Through breathing and posture training, we create a state where the body supports the head.
Our salon's approach to bodywork
At the Re・Set chiropractic salon, we treat "smartphone neck"
• Posture check
- Pelvic and spinal adjustment
- Improved range of motion of the shoulder blades
• Approach to breathing (diaphragm)
We offer customized treatments that combine various elements.
summary
"Smartphone neck" is not just a problem with the neck itself, but is caused by an imbalance in the entire body.
Not just a temporary fix
👉 For those who want to improve from the root cause
It is important to take care of your entire body.
👉 If you are suffering from neck stiffness, headaches, or poor posture
Please contact Re・Set, a chiropractic salon in Hashimoto.
