"Are You At Risk? The Impact of Smartphone Use on Musculoskeletal Health"
- Julian Simpson
- Oct 13, 2024
- 2 min read
"Are You At Risk? The Impact of Smartphone Use on Musculoskeletal Health"
Globally, various musculoskeletal symptoms have been linked to smartphone use such as neck pain, headaches, and shoulder discomfort, often exacerbated by poor posture and prolonged screen time
We have written many blogs about text neck syndrome, and new research from August 2024 has looked into the further impact of prolonged smartphone use
What are the symptoms of prolonged phone use in the body ?
neck pain,
headaches,
shoulder pain,
and hand numbness,
poor posture during smartphone use,
repetitive movements,
and prolonged periods of device interaction.
What does a bad neck look like when using your phone
You want to ensure the head is not tilting forward and downward whilst using the phone.
What are the most common symptoms of prolonged smartphone use?
Neck pain ( 4 in 5 people )
Headaches (63%)
Hand Numbness ( 1 in 3 people)
Shoulder Pain (1 in 2)
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Reference
Abu Halimah J, Mojiri M, Hakami S, Mobarki O, Alanazi S, Alharbi A, Khalban F, Al Sheef A, Alnujaidi S, Almalawi M, Nasser F, Kreshan A, Almarwani R, Ayyashi S. Musculoskeletal Health Risks Associated With Smartphone Use: A Retrospective Study from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Cureus. 2024 Jun 29;16(6):e63446. doi: 10.7759/cureus.63446. PMID: 39077297; PMCID: PMC11284819.
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