{"id":64562,"date":"2020-11-16T03:44:19","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T03:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soothe.com\/?p=64562"},"modified":"2024-07-15T16:15:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T16:15:59","slug":"preventing-and-treating-tech-neck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soothe.com\/articles\/preventing-and-treating-tech-neck\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing and Treating Tech Neck"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The average American spends around 3 hours a day<\/a> on their mobile phone. So it\u2019s no surprise that the condition known as \u201ctech neck\u201d is on the rise. Tech neck (also called \u201ctext neck\u201d) refers to the aches and pains that come with craning your neck to look at your phone screen. And yes, it\u2019s a very real phenomenon that\u2019s increasing each year. Combined with using tablets, laptops, and watching TV, the uptick in mobile phone use is a recipe for a very achey spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In fact, researchers conducted a study to see if prolonged phone usage is really<\/em> the cause of tech neck complaints. The study first measured how long university students used their phones. Then, the students rated any neck or spine pain. The results concluded that mobile phone use was directly linked<\/a> to the severity of neck pain. The researchers also found that age plays a role in tech neck pain; the older you get, the more pain you\u2019ll feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But with so many people relying on their mobile phones more than ever, is tech neck even preventable? The good news is you can prevent tech neck with a few simple lifestyle changes. (And no, you don\u2019t have to throw away your phone.) If you already suffer from neck pain, these treatments may help relieve stiffness and soreness, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change your screen habits to prevent tech neck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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