In general, the cervical vertebrae form a natural C-shape when viewed from the side, but if the act of sticking the head forward or lowering the head to use the electronic device for a long time continues, the C-shaped cervical vertebrae gradually unfold and become a "straight neck."
If the neck is pulled forward like a turtle based on the shoulder line, it is "turtle neck syndrome". These straight neck and turtle neck syndrome cause neck and shoulder pain, and can stimulate nerves connected to the cervical spine, leading to various neurological symptoms such as headaches, migraines, dizziness, and forgetfulness.
In particular, there is a reason why you need to receive treatment to correct your posture when you have straight neck and turtle neck syndrome. This is because if left untreated during this period, it can develop into a neck disc. The neck disc escapes from the cervical vertebrae to the bone, compressing nerves and causing pain, which can lead to paralysis if symptoms worsen.
Manual therapy is helpful for posture correction. Manual therapy is a method of improving symptoms by applying force of a certain speed, size, direction, and angle to the patient's body using their hands, and there is a low risk of aftereffects or side effects because incision and anesthesia are not required, he added.
In addition to treatment, correcting your usual lifestyle is also very helpful. In the case of test takers, the cervical spine is likely to become straight due to the wrong habit of studying for a long time, so it is recommended to maintain the right posture, and to rest every hour or stretch in between when using a smartphone or computer.
Writer: Yeyoung Jeon
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