Throughout history neck injuries have plagued humanity. From gladiatorial combat to
battlefield clashes the neck's vulnerability has been a constant concern. Early treatments
were limited with Egyptians using splints and traction for whiplash-like injuries. Hippocrates
the Father of Medicine focused on realigning dislocated vertebrae.Fast forward to today and
neck injuries remain a common woe. Car accidents sports injuries and even poor posture due to
our tech-driven world all contribute to the problem. Modern medicine offers a wider range of
treatments from advanced imaging techniques for diagnosis to minimally invasive surgeries for
spinal correction.However a new dilemma has emerged. Our sedentary lifestyles and constant
downward gaze at phones and tablets lead to chronic neck pain and a condition called text neck.
The delicate balance of the cervical spine suffers under this strain. Herein lies the modern
dilemma: while medical advancements offer effective treatments for acute injuries preventing
these issues in the first place becomes increasingly crucial.
