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Text Neck & TURkey Neck

The advent and continuous evolution of technology certainly have their advantages but yet, it has at times brought on (arguably) unexpected issues as well.
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The amount of time that a person spends on his mobile electronic devices is as expected as it is astounding. “Expected” because today, information is readily available at one’s fingertips both in the form of leisure entertainment and/or information needed for work. “Astounding” because the phenomenon of being glued to one’s devices is even apparent during meal times as one is tucking into their food!
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This unhealthy practice and by default, obsession often leads to conditions such as neck and shoulders stiffness, spasms, and pain, among others. A side effect or resulting condition is known as “text neck”.

Disclaimer: Individual results may vary. Images above are for illustrative purposes only.

What is Text Neck?

It is a term commonly used to describe the neck pain and/or damaged sustained by the neck. The leading cause is from looking down at one’s mobile devices such as the mobile phone, tablet and other wireless devices for an extended period and/or too frequently.

What causes Text Neck?

The condition is caused by pain or stiffness in the neck and even shoulder areas. This is caused by the angle and position of the neck during the extended period of device usage. The hunch of the shoulders also can create stress and fatigue, resulting in pain.
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The muscles during this period when you’re looking down help support and hold the head up. Over a prolonged period or high frequency, these muscles are forced to work overtime and end up fatigued. This results in stiffness and even pain.

What is the best posture when using our devices?

The ideal position would be to keep your head, neck and shoulders in a neutral position, essentially looking down at your devices only with your eyes. Some say sitting up straight helps, but this position can put a strain on the discs in the lower back. Hence why it is recommended for a person to get up for a walk or do some stretching now and then if sitting on a chair, for whatever purpose and for prolonged periods, is unavoidable.

Simple neck strengthening exercises help, but the best advice is to scale down your screen time.

How many people suffer from Text Neck?

Chances are, we all suffer from it – be it in the mild or advanced stages. We tend to pass it off as minor aches and whatnots only to realise the seriousness when the persistent pain becomes unbearable. It’s human nature to put our health in the backseat, most often not on purpose, as we get too used to bad habits, without realising it.

What is the physical repercussion of a Text Neck?

Some worth mentioning and being common symptoms and impact are:
• Neck spasms and pain
• Aching and creaky shoulder joints
• Double chin appearance
• Wrinkled neck appearance

Treatments for Text Neck

Double Chin
Smart Lipo and more importantly, a certified, experienced and qualified doctor with artistic sense

Wrinkled Neck
Ultherapy for landscape creases, Botox for horizontal creases

Shoulder Joints & Neck Pain
Myotherapy

It is important to not address the condition on your own such as by cracking the neck. Always seek qualified help to address and manage the condition.

WHAT IS A TURKEY NECK?

A turkey neck is the slang term that has been given to lax skin that hangs under your chin. A turkey neck can be the result of several different factors, which include the natural aging process or extreme fluctuation in weight. There are some cases of this excess skin that are the cause of genetics.

DO NECK EXERCISES WORK FOR TURKEY NECK?

Face firming gymnastics are very effective and will tone, raise, and firm up turkey neck (tighten saggy neck skin) - which is the same thing as a no surgery neck lift. Double chin exercises will help with tightening the tissue and loose skin along the jawline.

CAN EXERCISE TIGHTEN SAGGING NECK MUSCLES AND SKIN?

Double chin exercises will help with tightening the tissue and loose skin along the jawline. But if your loose skin is caused by age or weight loss, exercise could not help.

IS DOUBLE CHIN AND TURKEY NECK THE SAME THING?

A double chin occurs when a subcutaneous sheet of fat around your neck sags and causes a wrinkle. Many families suffer from a hereditary predisposition to them. Some families naturally retain too much water in the chin area, and others naturally store excess fat. Age is another cause.

A turkey neck can be the result of several different factors, which include the natural aging process or extreme fluctuation in weight. There are some cases of this excess skin that are the cause of genetics.

TREATMENT FOR A TURKEY NECK

Ultherapy can help to reduce the appearance for turkey neck. Now you don’t have to hide behind frumpy long skirts/pants, turtleneck tops or even in some deep neck of the woods due to embarrassment anymore. Get ready to step out to a new, younger and more youthful looking you!

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