Text Neck
“Text neck” is an increasingly common spine issue that comes from craning your neck down to look at your iPhone (or iPad) for long periods. This creates pain in your neck, upper back, and sometimes your shoulders. Over time, it may cause rounded shoulders and poor head posture even when not using your phone. Mobility issues may start as well, and the resulting headaches can interfere with concentration.
Text neck can affect all kinds of users, but it may be particularly concerning among teens, where early problems can cause long-term issues. The best solution is, of course, to not use your smartphone as much, which should give parents plenty of ammunition in this particular discussion. However, it’s also good to use your phone more at eye-height and less on your lap. Oh, and don’t text and drive, please.