Every morning you wake up with that familiar ache in your neck and shoulders, a dull throb that’s become as routine as your morning coffee. Throughout the day, you catch yourself rolling your ...
Earlier this year, a patient came to physical therapist Theresa Marko complaining of neck pain. Marko, who is based in New York City, began the appointment as usual, asking a series of questions about ...
Too much texting can be a pain in the neck — literally. More people are getting aches and stiffness in their necks, shoulders and back from the way they look at their phones. In fact, if you are ...
With nearly 86 percent of full-time American workers spending long, unhealthy hours sitting at their desks, leaning over computers, or staring down at their phones, many have found themselves ...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Our electronic world is creating a lifetime of patients for orthopedic doctors and optometrists. They even have a name for it called text neck. How much damage are we doing to ...
The way you look at the screens may be taking a hidden toll on your body. Research says your 5 kg head becomes 27 kg at 60 degree as poor screen height and forward head posture increase the load on ...
Fortunately, neck pain from improper device use is largely preventable with lifestyle adjustments: 1. Maintain proper posture: Keep your phone at eye level instead of bending your neck downward. While ...
Researchers examined the effects of text neck on the spine and found it can affect alignment when you’re running or walking (not just looking at your phone). The side effects of text neck may also ...
KUALA LUMPUR - Neck pain or stiffness and watery or tired eyes are often dismissed as minor discomforts but experts warn they may be early symptoms of ‘text neck’. A condition caused by prolonged ...