What is text neck?
Text neck, tech neck or smartphone neck is a repetitive strain injury caused by prolonged tilting the head forward while using your smartphone. It is most common in teenagers and corporate working professionals.
How text neck causes double chin?
Text Neck skin and muscles in the neck and chin area to become loose. This poorpostureand loosened skin causes double chin.
Neck pain and stiffness
Constant and prolonged looking at phones can cause sharp and persistent pain in the back. Perform neck and back stretches to reduce pain and improve flexibility.
Constant headaches
Lack of frequent breaks causes severe tingling headaches. Hold the phone at eye level to prevent headaches.
Shoulder and upper back pain
Poor posture and slouching can strain the shoulder muscles. Take frequent breaks to reduce muscle fatigue.
Muscle fatigue
Holding heavy devices constantly can cause muscle weakness and reduce the range of motion. Reduce screen time and maintain a proper posture.
How to prevent text neck?
Take a five minute break every 30 minutes. Keep you device at eye level and do chin tucks and neck stretches to reduce stiffness.
Information credits
Dr. Jatin Choudhary, Celebrity Physiotherapist, shared this information with the Editorial team of Onlymyhealth.