How Tech Neck/Texting Neck Affects Your Spine

Texting: It’s just a harmless, fun, and fast way to stay in touch with friends and family. You get so many texts on a daily basis, you hardly think twice when you bend your head over your smartphone, furiously typing your answer back. But did you know that this seemingly innocuous habit could be one of the biggest causes of your neck and back pain?

According to an article published in Surgical Technology International, the average person juts their head forward between 15 to 60 degrees to read and respond to texts on a phone. The amount of force exerted on the neck is surprising: if you bend your head down by 15 degrees, you’re putting 27 pounds of pressure on your neck. At the opposite end of the spectrum, you’re placing a whopping 60 pounds of pressure on your neck if you’re bending your head by sixty degrees. To put that in perspective, that’s the average weight of an eight-year-old. And if you’re texting non-stop – well, you might as well just give piggyback rides at the playground.

Think you don’t text much? Think again: The average American spends about an hour on their smartphones each day. Whether it’s texting friends or reading an article on the train to work, this constant activity can add up to serious neck and back pain.

So how can you reduce the amount of pressure you exert on your neck?

• Limit the amount of time you spend on your smartphone. Designate certain times of the day for responding to texts. Minimize these times as much as possible, as this can help reduce the amount of pressure on your neck.
• Hold your phone up more toward your face. If you hold it at eye level, you can reduce the amount of pressure on your neck.
• Strengthen your back and neck muscles. Get 30 minutes of cardio activity each day, followed by light strength training.

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