{"id":5203,"date":"2023-08-01T18:14:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T18:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latestnews.top\/2023\/08\/01\/tech-neck-takes-over-the-world-survey-reveals-which-nations-suffer-the-most-from-muscle\/"},"modified":"2023-08-01T18:14:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T18:14:57","slug":"tech-neck-takes-over-the-world-survey-reveals-which-nations-suffer-the-most-from-muscle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latestnews.top\/tech-neck-takes-over-the-world-survey-reveals-which-nations-suffer-the-most-from-muscle\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech neck takes over the world: Survey reveals which nations suffer the most from muscle"},"content":{"rendered":"


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‘Tech neck’ is plaguing the world, as people are straining their bones and muscles by looking down at screens for too long – but a survey finds Americans fare the worst.<\/p>\n

Wellness experts analyzed Google<\/a> searches for ‘tech neck’ and ‘fix bad posture,’ finding both were higher in the US, followed by Australia and Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Research shows that<\/a> the average American spends more than five hours scrolling and even more time staring at screens daily, leading to\u00a0repeated strain on the bones and muscle stiffness.<\/p>\n

A wellness and posture expert has revealed quick fixes to elevate the pain and poor posture, such as yoga moves like the Standing Forward Bend and Warrior II Pose.<\/p>\n

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The average adult head weighs 10-12 pounds, and tipping it forward at a 45-degree angle to stare at a smartphone increases the force on the neck by almost 50 pounds\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Tech neck can feel like the world’s weight is on your shoulders because, in a way, it is.<\/p>\n

The average adult head weighs 10-12 pounds, and tipping it forward at a 45-degree angle to stare at a smartphone increases the force on the neck by almost 50 pounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The New York-Presbyterian Hospital defines ‘tech neck’ as ‘the fallout from spending too much time looking down at phones or tablets, or holding your head too far forward to look at a computer screen’, which can cause ‘soreness, stiffness, and even injury’.<\/p>\n

And although it seems easy to avoid, ‘tech neck’ poses numerous long-term side effects. It can cause headaches, numbness in your hands, and even permanent spine changes.<\/p>\n

This is because spending hours hovering over your phone can cause your neck muscles to lengthen and your chest muscles to shorten, increasing the pressure on your upper spine.<\/p>\n

The new survey, commissioned by ISSA Yoga<\/a>, found searches for ‘soar neck’ increased by nearly 30 per cent in the US over the last month.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Research shows that the average American spends more than five hours scrolling and even more time staring at screens daily, leading to repeated strain on the bones and muscle stiffness<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ireland ranked fourth among tech neck sufferers, followed by Malta, Singapore and the UK.<\/p>\n

Finland, Norway and Cyprus ranked at the bottom of the top 10.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Just as some people fall ill once they stop working before a holiday, others will realize that rushing to meet last-minute deadlines before the summer sun hits has had a detrimental effect on their posture, resulting in lower neck and upper back pain,’ said\u00a0Erika Weiss, a wellness and posture expert at ISSA Yoga.<\/p>\n

‘This is particularly true for people who spend long periods at their desk without interruption or those who work remotely and are therefore less inclined to take restorative breaks.’<\/p>\n

Weiss stressed the importance of\u00a0an ergonomic setup when using devices.<\/p>\n

‘One of the easiest ways to reduce discomfort caused by bad posture is to raise your devices so that they’re on eye level,’ she said.<\/p>\n

‘Try to be conscious of how straight you sit, and if you feel yourself start to slump when concentrating or struggling to read, try to catch yourself and take a break if you can.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Avoid rolling your shoulders forward or outstretching your neck to look at your screen.’<\/p>\n

The same protocol should also be used post-work when unwinding, playing video games, or watching television.<\/p>\n

Another way to relieve tech neck is through yoga,\u00a0as it stretches and relaxes the muscles that become tense during the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Weiss suggested the best moves are low-impact that bend the spine without adding stress.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the wellness expert warns yoga newbies against rushing into exercises.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

‘Many follow the most common or most popular routines without considering their suitability, which can exacerbate back issues and cause more soreness,’ she said.<\/p>\n

‘Unless you’re experienced, it’s best to stick to the following moves that can alleviate neck and upper back pain – but make sure you don’t push yourself too much at the start.<\/p>\n

‘Some moves you may want to try include the Standing Forward Bend (starting in the Raised Hands Pose), the Warrior II Pose, and the Extended Triangle Pose.’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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