As much as technology has made life easier, new health problems are also arising from it. Yes, today the world has been reduced to mobile, today it has become very easy to contact others through social media. Today, everyone is so lost in social media on mobile that they do not even care about their health.
Nowadays, we depend on gadgets for everyday small tasks, due to which our work is done in minutes. But the problem is when we spend most of our time with mobile or laptop. Because while using most of the tools, we have to work by bending our neck, due to which the problem of text neck syndrome can be faced. What is Text neck syndrome and how can it be avoided?
What is text neck syndrome?
As much as smart devices have made our lives easier, they are also becoming the cause of health problems. While reading or working on mobiles, laptops and tablets, our neck and back are often bent, causing extra pressure on the neck or parts of the back and causing pain in that part. Doctors say that in recent times the number of patients who have complained of pain in the neck or back has increased. This syndrome is named after the text neck because the word text neck originated. Dean L. Fishman, Chiropractic Physician, did this in 2008 when he saw one of his patients working on mobile in a tilted state.Symptoms of Text neck syndrome
Failure to treat Text neck syndrome in a timely manner can lead to serious problems such as spine disease, tightness of muscles and pens, even numbness of the hands and numbness in the hands. When using a hand held device, be sure to see a doctor if someone feels a sudden pen in the upper back or neck, discomfort or severe pain in the shoulders.
Avoiding text neck syndrome
- But don't worry because this health problems can be avoided by taking a little care.
- Keep gadgets at eye level and take care of your posture while using them.
- Do not use any digital device continuously. Keep taking breaks in a little bit.
- Exercise regularly, especially neck exercises can solve this problem.
- Don't worry because text neck syndrome can be avoided by making some changes in lifestyle.
Yes u r right... use the gadgets for limited time... and carefully..
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