Here are four tips:
1. To avoid “text neck,” raise your phone to eye level so you don’t strain your spine by looking down all the time.
2. Stop holding your phone between ear and shoulder. Buy a hands-free headset if you wish to talk on the phone when your hands aren’t free.
3. Sit up straight when using a computer or invest in a standing desk.
4. Make sure you’re active, because lack of movement causes stiff joints. Take breaks throughout the day and stretch.
“I’ve definitely seen an increase in cases where patients feel pinching and achiness in their necks despite normal MRIs,” said Dr. Melamed. “If technology use is the issue, these patients and others may find relief and even stave off future problems by following four rather simple tips.”
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