Is your Phone becoming a Pain in the Neck?

A recent article in the Washington Post by Lindsey Bever uses the term 'Text Neck' to explain the stress and strain put on the muscles and joints of the neck by texting and the use of smart phones and tablets. This diagram shows how the effective weight of the head increases with an increased bending forward of the neck. Use the diagram to see how hard your neck muscles have to work when you're using your phone!