Alarming Study: Why You Should Avoid Excessive Text Messaging
Recent findings reveal alarming risks associated with frequent texting: not only does it harm your spine, but it may cause irreversible damage. Consider this your warning.
Many of us frequently use the 'text messaging' function on our phones (assuming this option is available on our devices). This activity of sending and receiving messages in various positions—while walking, sitting, and sometimes even lying down—not only harms our spine but can also cause irreversible damage if not addressed in time.
Findings from a recent study conducted in the U.S. by Dr. Kenneth, a surgeon specializing in spinal surgeries, indicate that this action of bending the neck while typing a text adds not less than 30 kg (the exact figure depends on the load on the spine and the angle of bending).
The study further reveals that in the long term, the damage may at best be corrected through surgery, and at worst, leave us with spinal damage that we would have to manage for the rest of our lives. Is it worth it? We leave that decision to you!
