Your Phone Could Be Damaging Your Neck - Dr. Madhu Kiran Yarlagadda

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:01]Textneck syndrome is it even real?

[00:00:04]Yes, it is.

[00:00:06]So, textneck [music] syndrome refers to forward bending of your neck for prolonged periods of time either while watching your phone or any other device.

[00:00:15]So, what is it?

[00:00:16]Textneck arises when you tilt your head forwards and [music] viewing the screen for a long time.

[00:00:23]And every 15° will lead to exponential increase of your weight of the head.

[00:00:30]Almost >> [music] >> around 30 to 40 kg which is almost equivalent to a child's weight that falls on your neck.

[00:00:38]So, this textneck syndrome when you do [music] the same things for a very long time, it leads on to permanent problems of your neck.

[00:00:47]And the symptoms are pain in the neck or stiffness, headaches, and reduced head mobility, and also possibly sometimes arm tingling due to nerve irritation.

[00:00:59]What are the quick fixes?

[00:01:01]Hold your device at the eyes eye line.

[00:01:04]And take break every half an hour or so.

[00:01:06][music] And do some chin tucks.

[00:01:10]And stretching side to side will also help you relieve your tension.

[00:01:14]Take care of your spine, take care of your back, and lead a healthy life.

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