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Text Neck: Why Your Phone is Hurting Your Posture

Looking down at your phone puts up to 60lbs of pressure on your spine. Here is how to correct "Tech Neck" before it becomes permanent.

By Project Team. Nov 05, 2023. 4 min read.

The human head weighs about 10-12 pounds. However, as you tilt your head forward to look at your smartphone, the effective weight on your neck increases dramatically.

The 60-Degree Problem

At a 60-degree angle (common when texting), the force on the cervical spine is about 60 pounds. That is like carrying an 8-year-old child around your neck.

Simple Fixes

• Raise your phone to eye level instead of looking down.
• Take frequent breaks (every 20 mins).
• Perform chin tuck exercises daily.

Chin Tucks

Sit up straight and gently guide your chin straight back (making a "double chin"). Hold for 5 seconds. This strengthens the deep neck flexors.