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How to Relieve Text Neck with Yoga
We live in a world where technology reigns supreme. And there’s one gadget we are constantly staring at, as it’s attached to our hands — the smartphone. From the time we wake up until we retire to bed, it’s almost impossible to avoid our phones.
Unfortunately, our phones have become a big pain in the neck.
Why does text neck happen?
All that time spent on our phones can cause serious damage to the body. The main problem is that staring at the phone screen causes our heads to be angled downwards towards the device.
When we’re constantly looking down, we strain our neck and upper body — which eventually leads to neck and shoulder pain.
How to relieve and prevent text neck
You could always say bye to your phone and give up technology altogether. But if you’re like most of us and not quite ready for something so drastic, there are other ways to alleviate and even prevent text neck.
Cut down on tech time
The best way to avoid text neck is to reduce the amount of time you spend using digital devices. How many hours a day do you spend on your phone?
Over time, the hours you spend looking down on your phone add up, and they can have long-term consequences on your head and neck. Reduce the time spent looking down by limiting your phone usage.
