Did you know that the angle at which you look at your gadgets while using them can make a lot of difference in the stress you put on your neck muscles?

neck bears the weight of head

 

Our head weighs around 4-5 kg which is supported by small bones in our neck called vertebrae which in turn are supported by muscles surrounding them. A biomechanics study of the body showed that when we are slouched over a phone at 45 degree angle, it is equivalent to placing 22kg of stress on the neck which is often a cause of headaches and pain down the neck, upper back & shoulders.

So, consider your posture while using these gadgets and your neck just might thank you