Is the use of mobile phones good for your neck? Text neck syndrome as an awareness of the existing threat – literature review

Abstract

Is the use of mobile phones good for your neck? Text neck syndrome as an awareness of the existing threat-literature review.

Development of a Mobile Application to Reduce the Rate of People with Text Neck Syndrome

“…Text neck syndrome is characterized by the angle of inclination generated in the user's neck when tilting the head forward to view mobile devices [1], [5], [7], [9], [10], [21] Thus, as shown in Table I, as the degree of inclination of the user's neck increases, there is a direct effect on the weight exerted on the spine [1]. Likewise, Fig.…”

“…The problem is now known as "Text Neck" syndrome, a term coined by American chiropractor Dr. Dean L. Fishman [1], [3], [6]- [8]. However, this syndrome is produced due to the downward inclination of the users' neck and the excessive forward bending when using mobile devices [1], [3]- [7], [10]. In this sense, the greater the angle of inclination, the greater the weight that falls on the neck joints, being 12 kg at an angle of 15 degrees, 18 kg at an angle of 30 degrees, 22 kg at an angle of 45 degrees, and 27 kg at an angle of 60 degrees [1], [2], [5], [6], [9], [10].…”

“…In this sense, the greater the angle of inclination, the greater the weight that falls on the neck joints, being 12 kg at an angle of 15 degrees, 18 kg at an angle of 30 degrees, 22 kg at an angle of 45 degrees, and 27 kg at an angle of 60 degrees [1], [2], [5], [6], [9], [10]. As a result, the user may experience many ailments ranging from neck pain, neck stiffness, reduced mobility, headaches, postural disturbances, rounded shoulders [1], [6], [7], [10].…”