Smartphones and Neck Pain: How to Prevent and Treat Tech Neck
In today’s digital age, smartphones are practically an extension of our hands. We use them to communicate, scroll through social media, watch videos, work, and even navigate our way through the world. But as useful as they are, smartphones are also one of the biggest contributors to a growing health issue: neck pain specifically a condition known as "tech neck." Let’s take a closer look at how smartphone use affects your neck, the symptoms to watch for, and how you can treat and prevent this modern-day strain. What Is “Tech Neck”? Tech neck is a term used to describe the neck pain and stiffness that result from looking down at a screen for prolonged periods. When your head tilts forward to look at your phone, it places significant stress on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your neck and upper back. To put it in perspective: the human head weighs around 10-12 pounds. But when you tilt your head forward at a 45-degree angle a common posture when looking at a phone that ...