In a world of tech, most people spend on average two to four hours a day texting and reading in a neck-bent position on their smartphones and mobile devices. That’s anywhere from 700-1,400 hours repeating this posture over the course of the year for most adults. Though teenagers seem to be the worst offenders, spending lengthy periods of time without rest. Drs. D’Amato recently pointed out in their announcement of Spinal Care Subscription Service that routine exams and treatment aid in optimal spinal health especially when it comes to the pain experienced in neck, shoulders, and back.
Some quick tips for preventing and alleviating pain associated with “tech neck: Take Breaks Often at intervals of 15 minutes or so Consider spending 30 seconds resting your eyes Do some stretches in place Hourly Time Outs altogether stop interacting with your device Getting up for a short walk Take a few minutes to break things up, working on another task Routinely Exercise, strengthen your neck and back muscles
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