Turtle neck syndrome

“Forward head posture” goes by a lot of names, most of them unflattering. “Nerd neck.” “Wearsie neck.” “Text neck.” “Scholar’s neck.” (Okay, that last one wasn’t so bad.) Still, no one wants the side effects that come with this common postural deformity, which afflicts between 66% and 90% of the population. It’s defined as a posture where your neck slants anteriorly (forward), positioning the head an inch or more in front of the atlas (first neck vertebra). This doesn’t look good. It also shifts your center of gravity forward, disproportionate to the weight of the head. By a malign trick of geometry, every inch your eight-pound head protrudes in front increases the load on your neck and shoulders by ten pounds! How to Tell if you Have Forward Head Posture Stand with your back to the wall, shoulder blades and heels touching the wall, feet shoulder-width apart. Try to achieve a neutral back position. It can help to squeeze your shoulder blades together and then release them a few times. Is the back of your skull also touching the wall? If not, you have some degree of “nerd neck.” What Causes Forward Head Posture? Many bad habits of contemporary living can cause “nerd neck.” The key culprit is long periods of time looking down. Forward head posture can be caused by: • Too much time looking at your cell phone. • Too much time at the computer. • Too much time driving. • Carrying a heavy backpack. • Sleeping with your head too elevated—for example, too many pillows, or with your...

What is torticollis? Torticollis, also known as wryneck, is a twisting of the neck that causes the head to rotate and tilt at an odd angle. What causes torticollis? The exact cause of torticollis is unknown. Congenital muscular torticollis is more likely to happen in firstborn children. This may also be accompanied by a congenital hip dislocation. The cause is likely from the fetus’s position in the uterus resulting in injury to the neck muscles. Acquired torticollis may be caused by irritation to the cervicalligaments from a viral infection, injury, or vigorous movement. Additional causes may include: • Sleeping in an awkward position • Neck muscle injury at birth • Burn injury • Any injury that causes heavy scarring and skin or muscle shrinkage • Neck muscle spasm Torticollis may also be a secondary condition that results from the following: • Slipped facets (two small joints on the side of the spine) • Herniated disk • Viral or bacterial infection What are the symptoms of torticollis? The following are the most common symptoms of torticollis. However, each person may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: • Neck muscle pain or pain down the spine • Inability to turn the head, usually holding it twisted to one side • Spasm of the neck muscles • Awkward position of the chin The symptoms of torticollis may resemble other conditions and medical problems. Always consult your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. How is torticollis diagnosed? Diagnosis of torti...

Turtle neck syndrome is familiar to many. Pain in the shoulders and neck, headache, stooped back are his faithful companions. But it is possible to transform from a turtle into a human, says Japanese professor Hiroshi Hiraizumi. However, exercise is essential. Professor's article for Nihon Keizai was translated Photo: Shutterstock The streets came to life. Despite this, the situation is different from what it was before the new coronavirus pandemic. Masks and other means of protection against infection have become part of our everyday life. Meanwhile, people with a pronounced "turtle neck" syndrome have become more common, that is, it is tilted forward, like a turtle, the body moves heavily, as if dragging behind its head. This syndrome manifests itself not only in adults, but even in children. The crowd at the traffic light waiting for the green light looks like a regiment of turtle. I myself saw my reflection in the shop window and was stunned - a turtle ... The neck is tilted forward, and the expression on my face seems slightly painful. It is extremely sad that after a few months of remote work, I turned from a man to a turtle. It looks like the pain in the upper body is increasing. In this regard, I decided to consult Hiroshi Hiraizumi, a visiting professor at Shwa University, about the rules for the prevention of turtle neck syndrome. He teaches at the Orthopedic Department of the Faculty of Medicine. “Turtle Neck Syndrome - the title is straight to the point. This a...

Axial extension may be helpful if you're temporarily correcting a spinal curve problem, but it isn't good long term. It takes your spine out of its neutral position and allows gravity to compress your spine. If that happens, you may not be able to move as freely. That's partly because your muscles have to work so hard to maintain the position. "Military neck" may make you think this condition only (or primarily) occurs in servicepeople. That's not the case. The name comes from the fact that people with cervical kyphosis often stand very straight, as if they are a soldier at attention. Complications If flat neck syndrome affects the way other parts of the spine curve, a problem known as military back can occur. Flat neck syndrome, or cervical kyphosis, can be brought on by posture problems, trauma, other health conditions, or congenital disorders (birth defects). Sometimes the problem happens after you've had surgery on your spine. Complications If cervical kyphosis isn't treated, it may cause more severe problems with your movement, posture, vision, and the health of your spine. It can cause complications like these: If you have symptoms of flat neck syndrome and you're having pain or abnormal sensations, especially in the neck or at the base of the skull, see your healthcare provider or ask for a referral to an orthopedist (a doctor who specializes in diseases of the bones and joints). Diagnosis To find out if you have cervical kyphosis, your healthcare provider will exam...

What is wry neck? Wry neck, or torticollis, is a painfully twisted and tilted neck. The top of the head generally tilts to one side while the chin tilts to the other side. This condition can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired. It can also be the result of damage to the neck muscles or blood supply. Wry neck sometimes goes away without treatment. However, there’s a chance of relapse. Chronic wry neck can cause debilitating pain and difficulty performing daily tasks. Fortunately, medications and therapies can relieve pain and stiffness. Surgery can also sometimes correct the condition. Treatment is most successful if it’s started early. This is especially true for children. Wry neck can be inherited. It can also develop in the womb. This may happen if your baby’s head is in the wrong position. It can also be due to damage to the muscles or blood supply to the neck. Anyone can develop wry neck after a muscle or nervous system injury. However, most of the time, the cause of wry neck is unknown. This is referred to as idiopathic torticollis. Temporary torticollis This type of wry neck usually disappears after one or two days. It can be due to: • • an • a • an injury to your head and neck that causes swelling Fixed torticollis Fixed torticollis is also called acute torticollis or permanent torticollis. It’s usually due to a problem with the muscular or bone structure. Muscular torticollis This is the most common type of fixed torticollis. It results from scarring or ti...

Medical condition Torticollis Other names Crick in the neck, wry neck, stiff neck, loxia The muscles involved with torticollis Torticollis, also known as wry neck, is an extremely painful, torticollis is derived from the Latin words tortus, meaning "twisted," and collum, meaning "neck." The most common case has no obvious cause, and the pain and difficulty with turning the head usually goes away after a few days, even without treatment in adults. Signs and symptoms [ ] Torticollis is a fixed or dynamic tilt, rotation, with flexion or extension of the head and/or neck. The type of torticollis can be described depending on the positions of the head and neck. • laterocollis: the head is tipped toward the shoulder • rotational torticollis: the head rotates along the longitudinal axis towards the shoulder • anterocollis: forward flexion of the head and neck • retrocollis: hyperextension of head and neck backward A combination of these movements may often be observed. Torticollis can be a disorder in itself as well as a symptom in other conditions. Other symptoms include: • Neck pain • Occasional formation of a mass • Thickened or tight sternocleidomastoid muscle • Tenderness on the cervical spine • Tremor in head • Unequal shoulder heights • Decreased neck movement Causes [ ] A multitude of conditions may lead to the development of torticollis including: muscular fibrosis, congenital spine abnormalities, or toxic or traumatic brain injury. Other categories include: • Osseous • ...

Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. “What’s known as ‘turkey neck’ is a problem with your neck’s skin, fat or underlying muscle, or a combination of the three,” says plastic surgeon Dr. Newman explains why turkey neck develops and the many nonsurgical and surgical options available to improve or get rid of it. What’s a turkey neck? “Turkey neck” may not be an official medical term, but people know it when they see it. “Patients are dissatisfied with the appearance of their profile or the front view of their face because of excess skin, soft tissue and lax neck muscles,” says Dr. Newman. “These neck issues can affect your cervicomental angle, which is the angle formed where your bottom jaw meets your neck. As a result, your neck looks like it’s drooping and less defined.” What causes a turkey neck? Dr. Newman says these six factors can cause turkey neck: • Aging: Your skin • Weight: Weight gain can cause extra fat to collect around your neck. • Genetics: “I hear, ‘I have my mother’s neck’ or ‘I have my father’s jaw,’ all the time,” Dr. Newman says. “Your inherited bone structure or anatomy affects whether you carry extra neck tissue or are prone to collect excess fat around your neck.” • Lifestyle factors: • Medications: Certain • Weak neck muscles: You have two How to get rid of turkey neck Choosing an effective turkey neck treatment depends...

Contents • 1 What is Text Neck? • 2 Epidemiology • 3 Clinically Relevant Anatomy • 3.1 Osteology • 3.1.1 Atlas • 3.1.2 Axis • 3.1.3 Vertebrae (C3-C7) • 3.1.4 Intervertebral Disc (IVD) • 3.2 Joints • 3.3 Ligaments • 3.4 Muscles • 4 Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process • 5 Clinical Presentation of Text Neck • 6 Diagnostic Procedures • 7 Management • 8 References What is Text Neck? [ | ] The term “text neck” was introduced by a chiropractor in US. The definition of text neck is overuse syndrome, usually resulting from excessive strain on the neck from looking down at any handheld mobile device, which can lead to headaches, neck pain, shoulder and arm pain, breathing compromise. The text neck posture during using hand-held mobile device is similar to the There are many literatures on the association between using a mobile device and neck pain or symptoms which suggested the negative effects of text neck, whilst a majority of them have been concluded that existing evidence is limited. The following studies have found no correlation between text neck and its symptoms assumed to occur: Forward neck and neck pain/headache • A study of over 1100 Australian teenagers found that despite higher rates of depression, forward head posture had no connection with neck pain or headaches. • A study investigated the association between text neck and neck pain in adults and reported that the cervical flexion angle of the standing and sitting participant using a smartphone did not associa...

Text neck is not an official medical diagnosis, but rather a term commonly used for a repetitive stress injury where excessive texting or mobile device use is believed to be the primary cause. A doctor or other medical professional typically identifies text neck pain after a physical exam and patient history are taken, including a review of the symptoms. Text neck symptoms commonly include one or more of the following: • Pain in the neck, upper back, and/or shoulder. This pain may be located in one specific spot and feel intense or stabbing, or it may be a general achiness and soreness that covers a broader region, such as spanning from the bottom of the neck and into the shoulder(s). See • Forward head posture and rounded shoulders. Muscles in the neck, chest, and upper back can become deconditioned and imbalanced due to prolonged See • Reduced mobility. The neck, upper back, and shoulders may all experience some tightness and reduced mobility. See • Headache. Muscles at the base of the neck could go into spasm and become painful, or pain could also be referred from the neck up into the head. Excessive amounts of time looking at screens, regardless of posture, may also increase the risk for eyestrain and headache. See • Increased pain when neck flexion. Text neck symptoms tend to worsen when the neck is flexed forward into the position that originally caused the problem, such as while looking down and texting. Where and how pain is felt can vary from case to case. For exa...

Posted by How many times a day do you find yourself looking down on your phone? Too often? If so, you may be at risk for a repetitive strain injury known as text neck. To say that this condition is modern is saying the least. The ubiquity of smartphones today has given rise to it and has affected more and more people. Based on a Causes of a Text Neck As the name implies, the main cause is excessive time spent looking down on your phone. When you hung your head forward, the weight of your head increases hence the force placed on the neck also increases. Your muscles, joints, and ligaments become stressed as they work harder together to hold your head in such a precarious angle. This condition is also known as turtle neck posture or anterior head syndrome. Symptoms to Watch Out For The unstable position that the neck assumes when you look down on your phone results in tension in the deep muscles of the neck and shoulders. You know you are developing text neck if you experience the following: • Pain in the neck and shoulders when using your smartphone. The pain can be a dull ache, searing pain, or radiating. • Stiffness also happens when it becomes difficult to move your neck. • Tightness in the shoulder muscles. • Head forward posture and misalignment with the neck and shoulders. • Tension-like headaches. If left untreated, text neck can become a precursor to more serious conditions like arthritis, curvature of the spine, disc compression, and muscle weakness. You may also d...