Your Phone Could Be Hurting Your Neck ๐ฑ
Spending long hours looking down at your smartphone can put excessive strain on your neck and upper back. This posture, often called โtext neck,โ may contribute to neck stiffness, muscle soreness, headaches, shoulder discomfort and persistent neck pain.
Common Reasons
- Excessive screen time
- Constantly looking down at your phone
- Poor sitting or working posture
- Prolonged neck bending
Simple Fix
Bring the screen up โ not your neck down!
Keep your phone closer to eye level, take regular breaks, maintain good posture and gently stretch your neck and shoulders.
If neck pain, numbness, tingling or weakness persists, consult a qualified spine specialist for proper evaluation and treatment.
Dr. Rahul Chaudhari
Consultant Spine Surgeon
Manipal Hospital | Spine Health Clinic
