10/15/2025
Text neck? Is that a real thing?
Many people spend a lot of time looking down at their phones or electronic devices—even as you read this, you might be doing it too. I often catch myself in the same habit. The human head typically weighs between 10 and 12 pounds. Imagine holding an object that heavy with your arm stretched out in front of you; at first it's easy, but soon your shoulder would start to ache. That's similar to what your neck muscles are experiencing when you look down. Although it's not always simple, raising your phone to eye level can significantly ease that strain.
