Smartphone Use and Chronic Neck Pain

Among a group of 2,438 young adults with chronic neck pain, researchers observed an association between excessive smartphone use and increased evidence of cervical disk degeneration. The findings suggest that the poor posture individuals often adopt when using their electronic devices may elevate the risk for cervical spondylosis. Doctors of chiropractic often use a combination of manual therapies and specific exercises to reduce pain and improve function and posture in patients with chronic neck pain associated with excessive smartphone use. Journal of Orthopaedic Science, March 2020