Beware Neck Disorders Increased Due to Mobile

During this time the technology is often associated with eye disorders. But now technology such as smartphones or tablets can cause neck disorder called 'text neck'.

This condition is prevalent encountered consequently the amount of time people spend bowed head while using a mobile phone, computer or tablet screen. This disorder is caused by stretching of the neck in the long term can lead to arthritis permanent damage if left untreated.

The experts said the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets make use of personal injury cases due to increasing strain. In severe conditions, these muscles will be flexed so painful to be aligned to the correct position.

This is because the joints and tissue in the neck are not built to be able to withstand a flexed position for a long time, since it would cause pain if too much pressure. This condition can also spread to headaches, shoulder pain, arm and wrist.


"Imagine if you sit with your legs crossed for a long time, then it will feel stiff and sore when it returns to its normal position. It is also the case in the neck," said Rachael Lancaster, chiropractor of Freedom Back Clinics in Leeds, as quoted by the Telegraph,

If someone is constantly doing that, then the body will gradually adapt to the pressures that menyebabkann increased severity of damage that may not be realized.

Rachael added position of the head and neck is wrong in the long term can lead to the natural curvature of the neck are difficult to be returned, potentially causing serious health problems.

Meanwhile, Tim Hutchful from the British Chiropractic Association said that children are more at risk of experiencing severe disruption due to head larger than her body. When head bowed forward, the more the muscles are used.

However, this condition can be avoided by taking a break every 10 minutes, sitting up straight ahead with holding the phone or tablet is slightly higher so that the eye level position, exercise regularly and do not ignore the pain that arises.

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