Preventing and Managing Technological Neck Pain: Expert Advice

2023-12-23 20:00:00

Written by Enas Al-Banna Saturday, December 23, 2023 10:00 PM

In today’s digital age, constant interaction with electronic devices such as smartphones and computers has given rise to a new ailment known as electronic neck pain, which has become known as “technological neck pain.”

Dr. Ahmed Hassanein, a consultant in surgery, bone deformities and upper limb surgeries at Ain Shams University, explained that the term Neck pain It is a new symptom that affects many young people now as a result of spending a large amount of time in front of electronic screens, which causes constant strain on the neck muscles, and arises primarily from the position that we adopt while using electronic devices.

The orthopedic consultant added in his statements to Al-Youm Al-Sabea that constantly looking at these electronic devices, especially the mobile phone, causes the neck to assume the wrong position, causing fatigue in the neck muscles, which leads to a feeling of pain, and over time it can lead to a deviation of the spine, which causes problems. Such as poor posture, arthritis, and pressure on the nerves.

The professor of orthopedic surgery explained that neck pain due to constantly looking at electronic devices can be prevented by following the following, by adjusting your positions while using the phone and computer, as you should not bend your neck downward, which reduces pressure on the neck, while adopting a comfortable position when working on a device. Computer, place the screen so that you can look directly at it without tilting your head up or down, and take breaks frequently and periodically to relax your neck muscles and practice stretching exercises. Regular exercise can also significantly reduce the symptoms of pain in the neck.

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