Text Neck Adds Twenty Kilograms of Load to Your Spine

When your head tilts forward to look at your phone, the effective weight on your cervical spine can jump from five kilograms to over twenty. Do that for hours every day and you're asking for headaches, neck stiffness, and shoulder pain. Bring the phone up to eye level instead of dropping your head down. It feels awkward at first, but your neck will thank you. Set a simple rule: every time you pick up your phone, lift it — don't bow to it.