The Tech Neck Crisis: Why posture is a Medical Concern
In our screen dominated world tech neck medically known as forward head posture has transitioned from a minor ache to a serious musculoskeletal condition the human head weighs about 10-12 pounds in a neutral position but for every inch you tilt it forward to look at a smartphone the effective weight on your spine doubles at a 60 degree angle your neck is supporting a staggering 60 pounds of pressure this chronic strain doesn’t just cause soreness it leads to ligament creep where spinal tissues permanently stretch and deform potentially causing early onset arthritis pinched nerves and even reduced lung capacity by compressing the chest cavity to protect your spine follow the eye level rule always bring your device up to your face rather than dropping your chin to your chest and perform hourly chin tucks to reset your alignment and keep your neck’s natural curve intact.
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