05/06/2026
TEXT NECK: The Hidden Cost of Screen Time 💀📱
Did you know that the more you tilt your head forward to look at your phone, the heavier it becomes for your neck to support?
⚖️ Approximate load on your neck:
✅ 0° = 5 kg
✅ 15° = 12 kg
✅ 30° = 18 kg
✅ 45° = 22 kg
✅ 60° = 27 kg
That's more than FIVE TIMES the normal weight of your head!
Common signs of Text Neck:
* Neck pain and stiffness
* Tight shoulders and upper back
* Tension headaches
* Muscle spasms
* Tingling or pain into the arms
* Poor posture (forward head posture)
Protect your spine:
✔️ Hold your phone at eye level
✔️ Set up your workstation correctly
✔️ Take regular movement breaks
✔️ Perform chin tuck exercises
✔️ Stretch and strengthen your neck and upper back
Your spine was designed to support your head — not carry the weight of a small child every time you check your phone!
If you're experiencing neck pain, headaches or poor posture, our chiropractic team can help assess and correct the underlying cause.
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