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Is Your Cell Phone Causing Tech Neck?

Home UncategorizedIs Your Cell Phone Causing Tech Neck?
Is Your Cell Phone Causing Tech Neck

Is Your Cell Phone Causing Tech Neck?

May 6, 2019 Posted by Dr. Donahue

Bottom Line:

Staying connected to friends and family is easier than ever with social media. The tradeoff is that your daily screen time may be 1, 2, 3 hours or more. And let’s face it, a lot of those hours online are spent in an awkward forward head posture that experts have begun to call “tech neck”.  It can result in neck pain, headaches, spinal disc issues, and even pinched nerves.

 

Why it Matters:

Each day we work with people, young and old, who are experiencing the symptoms associated with tech neck. By creating a plan of care that may include stretching, adjustments, and postural exercises; we have been able to help our patients overcome these aches and pains from their cell phones and tablets.

  • Looking down at your phone, tablet, or computer for long periods of time can cause muscle strains and neck pain which is now known as tech neck.
  • Researchers have discovered the angle of your head when text messaging places tremendous amount of stress on your neck and spine.
  • Taking short breaks to stretch at least every 30 minutes helps your body feel better. It improves your posture and resets your balance.

 

Next Steps:

Next time you are on the phone, stop for a moment and see if your head is creeping forward. If your chin is tucked down and your ears are in front of your shoulders, then you are in the forward head posture we call tech neck. It’s a good time to take a break, stretch, and reset. If you are experiencing any pain or headaches, then please reach out so we can work with you to create a plan to help you stay connected without suffering from tech neck.

 

Science Source(s):

Head flexion angle while using a smartphone. Ergonomics. 2015

Effects of a Resistance and Stretching Training Program on Forward Head and Protracted Shoulder Posture in Adolescents. JMPT 2017

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