Halt The Hunching! Avoid Text N...

Halt The Hunching! Avoid Text Neck The Epidemic That Spreads Digitally!

Everyday Spark - Align For Health by Dr. Amy Forth

Episode notes

This video covers neck pain that can be caused by prolonged forward head posture often associated with use of phones or tablets. I discuss specific muscles that are tightened and how to stretch them as well as how to strengthen the weakened muscles.

Chapters:

0:00 - What is Text Neck?

0:59 - Simple Prevention Tips

1:37 - Muscles Impacted by Text Neck (SCM, Suboccipitals, Levator Scapula)

2:40 - Weakened Muscles (Deep Neck Flexors & Rhomboids)

3:23 - Why Stretching Alone Isn't Enough

3:55 - SCM Stretch Demonstration

5:19 - Suboccipital Stretch & Manual Release

5:52 - Levator Scapula Stretch

7:12 - Strengthening the Deep Neck Flexors

8:21 - Strengthening the Rhomboids

9:27 - Wall Angels for Posture

10:44 - Necklace Lines & Gua Sha Tips

Keywords
Health and WellnessNeck PainText Neck