We've all been there. After a long day of working on our laptops and smartphones, we notice a hump and feel discomfort in our back. Also known as dowager's hump, neck hump, text hump, hunchback, or round back, 'text neck,' is a growing concern in our digital age, and is the result of poor posture caused by constant smartphone use. The excessive downward tilt of our heads strains the neck, shoulders, and upper back, leading to a noticeable hump and discomfort. This condition, which is medically known as kyphosis, results from a chronic, forward-leaning posture. The noticeable hump or bulge at the top of the back is characterised by the forward projection of the neck and upper spine. One of the most common causes of a 'text neck' is poor posture, including prolonged periods of slouching and hunching over. Over time, a habit of poor posture can cause you to develop an abnormal curve of your upper vertebrae. Furthermore, when the curve of your spine is extreme, it is linked with reduced lung function, and increased mortality. To help you correct this and avoid the long-term effects of poor alignment, we have curated a guide on how to fix neck posture. Bookmark this guide to stand tall and pain-free!
