Smartphone Use: Constantly bending your neck to look at your smartphone can lead to serious neck problems.
Neck Stiffness: Long hours on mobile devices or laptops in poor posture increase the risk of neck stiffness and pain.
Cervical Pain: A Modern lifestyle Problem
Modern lifestyles involve prolonged use of laptops and mobile phones.
Young people are increasingly affected due to continuous sitting in incorrect postures.
Cervical problems are rising rapidly, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
Why people Reach the Hospital
Poor posture increases pressure on the neck, leading to wear and tear of bones and discs.
Symptoms include:
Neck pain and stiffness
Tingling in arms or fingers
Poor posture and alignment
A normal head weighs 4–5 kg, but bending the neck excessively can increase the load to 12–27 kg.
Hospital visits for cervical issues are becoming more common due to these problems.
Early Warning Signs
Initial Symptoms: Neck stiffness and mild pain.
Progression: Can lead to:
Headaches and tense nerve headaches
Muscle weakness
Severe pain requiring medical intervention
Advanced Cases: May need physical therapy, painkillers, or surgery if ignored.
Prevention & lifestyle Changes
Sit Upright: Keep your laptop and mobile at eye level to avoid bending your neck.
Take Breaks: Move your neck and stretch every 30–50 minutes.
Maintain Proper Posture: Prevent excessive pressure on the neck by sitting correctly.
Regular Exercise: Include neck and back exercises to strengthen muscles and prevent stiffness.
Expert Opinion
Dr. Manoj Miglani, Additional director – Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj:
Bending the neck while using mobile phones is a major mistake.
Keep screens at eye level.
Avoid sitting in one position for too long.
Perform regular neck and back exercises.
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