Text neck is new curse of modern age

Teenagers are most at risk of the condition
Teenagers are most at risk of the condition
REX FEATURES

In the 20th century we had housemaid’s knee and miner’s cough — or, if you were from a different social stratum, tennis elbow. Now it seems there is a new work affliction for a new age, and it troubles all classes equally.

It is born of a peculiarly modern habit: walking along the street, head down, checking messages. It goes by the name of text neck.

Spinal surgeons say they are increasingly concerned that smartphones are causing a crisis in posture, especially in teenagers, the effects of which will be seen long after they have forgotten quite why it was so important to check WhatsApp.

“The neck is a wonderful thing, and it can have a full range of motion — but if you keep