How Smart Phones Effects Health/ Tech Neck: Causes and Preventions

Abstract

Now a days every other individual irrespective
of the age is spending hours and hours on mobile
phones or laptops. There is a research stating that
normally people spend 1400 hours every year on
their smart phones. We don't realize and notice
that when we are checking our mails, Facebook
or instagram post we are placing our neck in
overstressed forward posture. To mention and
prevent this problem WHO gave it's the name of
Tech Neck Syndrome. In medical terms Tech
neck is also known as Cervical Kyphosis
Syndrome. This is a result of hunch back slouch
posture which is very painful and doesn't allow
individuals to perform daily activities. When a
person bend his neck in forward posture to look
at screen of laptop or mobile that is where the
problem starts which causes pain and tension in
neck and shoulders. Its symptoms vary from
individual to individual i.e. Cariogenic
headaches, Stiff back and necks. In most chronic
situations patients feels numbness and tingling
radiation towards arm. There are many
preventive measures that can be taken while
using electronic devices to prevent this
syndrome. It includes raising the phone to eye
level while using it or adjusting the table height
to eye level while using laptop. Individual
should sit straight with back straight and take
frequent breaks while using it. The most
important way to prevent such pains are to
exercise healthy and maintain a good life style.