Who knew that being a conscientious dog owner would be such a HUGE ‘pain in the neck’?
Read my story and learn how I solved my aches and pains.
Our beloved dog, Morgan had surgery less than a month ago. His incisions needed protection from his tongue and teeth, in order to heal. We had to create a ‘Post-Op Body Protector’ from a size 4x t-shirt.
We think he looks cute – but not to sure he thinks the same. Given that he’s a male – you can see that the T-shirt has to be removed in order to have a ‘piddle’ break.
That’s where my ‘pain in the neck’ problems started. I don’t mean the hassle of taking the shirt on and off. It was that he needed to be ‘guarding’ him when he was naked outside. If given the opportunity, a dog will always get the tongue/teeth going on incisions or bumps.
I set up a stool by the door to our dog yard where Morgan took his bathroom breaks. I could peek out the window just like I am in the photo on the left. Otherwise, I had my phone or a book in my hand to keep myself amused (as you can see it the photo at the top of this blog).
Coincidentally during this time, I developed a huge PAIN IN MY NECK. Thank goodness I viewed a great video posted by Dr. Frazer Smith, my chiropractor. I had been having neck and upper back pain after a week of doing my surveillance routine. When I watched the video – I realized WHY.
This is a serious problem for tons of folks. It’s called ‘Text Neck’ and it can become a chronic issue if not addressed. To see what this is all about – click to play the video below and watch Dr. Frazer.
By doing what he suggested – I was able to get rid of the aches and pains in just a few days. So – don’t delay. WATCH this video and be sure to share this blog with everyone. Young people who are on their phones a lot will be setting themselves up for long term neck and spine problems if they aren’t aware of this.
As a BONUS resource, I found a great article from the Washington Post titled “Text neck’ is becoming an epidemic and could wreck your spine”. Great illustrations and explanation.
I’d love to hear your feedback on this blog. Did it make you think twice about your own texting or even reading techniques? Please share your comments below. AND share with others through the email or social media buttons at the bottom of the blog.
