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Text Neck Syndrome in Children and Adolescents

Corresponding Author- Anam Firoz (PT)

Oxford Collage of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, Karnataka

Email ID- feerozanam@gmail.com

Contact details- 9305465666

Background: Neck pain prevalent health problem, reported in adult patients.Recent data show new

technologies inducing shift prevalence of relevant issue from adulthood. Precocious and

inappropriate use of personal computers and cell phones is related to development of

complex cluster of clinical symptoms defined as text neck syndrome.

Need of study- To analyze new phenomenon of text neck syndrome, causes and risk factors

of musculoskeletal pain, can modified by changes in routine life, different cultures and habits

increase stress on cervical spine, lead to cervical degeneration along with other

developmental, medical, psychological and social complications. Appropriate approach for

early diagnosis and treatment in children and adolescents who spend time watching

smartphones and computers.

Aim and Objective- Examine whether texting on mobile phone is risk factor for

musculoskeletal disorders in neck and upper extremities in young adults.Measure

musculoskeletal pain needed to confirm significant relationships.

Methodology- Present study was longitudinal population-based cohort study with Swedish

young adults (aged 20e24 years).Self-reported data collected via web-based questionnaire at

baseline.The study received approval from the Regional Ethics Review Board in Gothenburg,

Sweden.

Result- Imply short-term effects and to lesser extent long-term effects on musculoskeletal

disorders in neck and upper extremities.

Discussion- According to wireless association, texting statistic increased astronomically.

Most common condition contributing neck pain is forward head and shoulder posture.

Conclusion- In review smart phone induced neck pain and associated problems are chronic

progressive in nature, timely interpretation and intervention with good knowledge of postural

correction is key entities to deal with text neck syndrome.

Keywords: children and adolescent health, mobile phone, musculoskeletal pain, technology

addiction, text neck syndrome, SMS, Upper extremities