Do you get back and neck pain while driving?
I’ve been on the road a lot this month and it has reminded me how terrible travel can be on your spine…
Whether it’s a simple ache in your back from lack of movement, or a more serious concern like radiating pain into your buttock, leg or arm, the main solution is the same:
Are you concerned about developing the Grandma Hump? Don’t worry – it’s not genetic, but it’s getting way more common with the emergence of tech neck…
The fancy name for the abnormal curve of the upper back that results in a hunched posture and a bump at the base of the neck is called a ‘Dowager’s Hump.’
Since this problem is most easily seen in elderly women I can understand if you assumed you don’t need to worry about it…
Tech Neck. Yep, that’s a real thing. And if you own a smartphone, you’ve likely got it. Tight shoulders, sore neck muscles, fatigue, headaches…
These are all signs you’ve got ‘the Tech Neck’ but don’t worry, I’m not going to pretend you are going to stop using your smartphone.
When I ask people – “Would you like to live a longer life?” the answer is almost always “It depends…” Which is usually followed by some earnest conversation about not wanting to be dependent on anyone else, to be a burden…
And I get that.
In fact, my goal for longevity has changed from stating a specific number to simply being really clear on the state of function I want to maintain, forever.
So that begs the question: What can I do to maximize my health and function long term?
