What is it about?
This case report presents a six-year-old boy with a one-month history of cephalgia and cervicalgia, who initially received insufficient care. After nine months of chiropractic intervention, the patient reported significant improvements in pain relief, neck mobility, and neurological symptoms, supported by radiographic findings.
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Why is it important?
Text neck syndrome is a growing concern in the pediatric population due to the increased use of mobile devices and screens, potentially leading to long-lasting musculoskeletal issues.
Perspectives
his report emphasizes the importance of early recognition and intervention in pediatric patients, as well as the role of ergonomics, exercise, and proper smartphone usage habits in preventing text neck and maintaining spinal health.
Dr Eric Chun-Pu Chu
New York Medical Group
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This page is a summary of: Pediatric Text Neck Syndrome, Cureus, April 2023, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38034.
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