Summary
Health experts say many people suffer neck and spine problems from looking down at laptops and devices, a condition often called "tech neck." To prevent this, they suggest adjusting the screen height so it's at eye level and doing specific stretches to ease any pain.
Key Facts
- "Tech neck" happens when people feel pain or stiffness in their neck and shoulders from poor posture while using technology.
- The Mayo Clinic Health System describes tech neck as chronic neck or shoulder pain linked to using phones or computers.
- Younger people are experiencing tech neck problems more frequently as they use screens from a young age.
- Many children get their first smartphone by ages 12 to 13, and one in five by age nine.
- Experts recommend stretching exercises like chin tucks to avoid tech neck issues.
- Raising the screen to eye level with a laptop stand or monitor can reduce neck strain.
- Various products, such as adjustable laptop stands and standing desks, help improve posture by bringing screens to the right level.
