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Posture while using phones could lead to ‘Text Neck’<\/p><\/div>\n

We all want our children to grow up healthy and strong, which is why keeping an eye on their posture is so important.<\/p>\n

When kids begin to slouch and develop poor habits early on, the long-term effects can turn into a lifetime of problems. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

1. Strain.<\/strong> When their spine isn\u2019t in proper alignment, extra muscle strain is placed on the neck and back, which can trickle out to the entire body.<\/p>\n

2. Organ function.<\/strong> Our spine helps our skeletal frame protect our internal organs. When it changes shape, stress can wreak havoc on their organs.<\/p>\n

The biggest concern of poor posture is Forward Head Carriage also known as ‘text neck’<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3. Forward head carriage.<\/strong> Kids are spending more and more time slouched over on phones and tablets. According to one study,\u00a0users are looking down at their device an average of 700 to 1400 hours each year (1.5-3.5 hours per day). \u00a0Research <\/a>to be published in the Surgical Technology International journal modeled the impact of leaning the head forward in terms of force on the cervical spine. In a normal standing position, the human\u00a0head exerts 4.5 to 5.4 kg (10 to 12 pounds), but when the head tilts forwards at a 60 degree angle, the force exerted on the cervical spine is more than 27 kg (60 pounds). \u00a0This can cause constriction of their blood vessels and nerve issues, leading to headaches, carpal tunnel, shoulder pain & more.<\/p>\n

How is text neck treated?<\/strong><\/p>\n

First, prevention is key. Here are several pieces of advice for preventing the development or advancement of text neck:<\/p>\n