Know about Text neck syndrome - Chandigarh

Text neck syndrome, also known as "tech neck", is a repetitive stress injury that occurs when your neck muscles strain to hold your head up while looking down at your phone or other device. Symptoms include:
Pain in your neck, shoulders, or upper back
Stiffness or tightness in your neck or shoulders
Headaches
Tingling or numbness in your upper limbs
Sharp pain in your neck when you look down
Text neck syndrome can be caused by: Forward head posture, Prolonged static postures, High repetitions of movements, and Holding large or heavy devices in one hand for long duration.
To prevent text neck syndrome, you can:
Hold your mobile device up to eye level
Take breaks from your mobile device every 15 minutes
Set reminders to shift positions
Maintain good posture
Strengthen the muscles supporting your neck and upper back

If left untreated, text neck syndrome can cause other health problems, including arthritis, disc protrusions in your neck, and spinal canal narrowing.

For more information consult our expert Dr Ritesh Khokhar at Fortis hospital