Children are glued to tablets for games and videos, and soon graduate to smartphones. But constantly craning their necks forward to peer at screens can lead to serious posture problems.
An experienced Australian chiropractor is raising the alarm after treating a growing number of young patients with issues linked to device overuse.
Many children report headaches, and research confirms prolonged screen time alters the natural curve of the spine and neck vertebrae. This forward head posture—often called 'text neck' or 'app neck'—is increasingly common in kids and teens, though adults feel the strain too.
Arm yourself with proven strategies to safeguard your child's spine and prevent these complaints.
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