People who have a kind mobile 'smarthpone' often spend
considerable time 'connected', which means that the head tilt, the shoulders
hunch, the arms are bent at the sides and back take a stooped position remains
prolonged and repetitive manner.
Jairo Moyano Director Against Pain Clinic, explains that
back pain caused by this particular position in the United States call 'pain by
texting' - In English, 'pain by message'- text. The doctor who coined the term
is Dean Fishman. In 2008 he examined a patient of 17 years.
While the specialist sought to explain to the mother of
the patient what the problem was, put attention on the position of the girl who
would not stop texting. And from there the investigation and subsequent
disclosure of medical findings emerged.
Dr. Moyano added, "is not just a problem that arises
for sending text messages. It is also a problem caused by constantly reviewing
emails, chats, reviews of social networks, use of cell video games, etc. "
Scientific support:
Back pain specialist, Jairo Moyano explains that the head
of a human exerts an average pressure of 4.5 kg over the spine in neutral
position, that is, when the ears are just above the shoulders. For every inch
the head is tilted forward, this pressure is doubled.
All that extra pressure forces the spine and can cause it
to misalign and thus, strong neck and back pain, because by stretching the
tissue for a prolonged period, it becomes inflamed and painful. But beyond what
may seem quaint theme, the important question is what are the long term effects
will be.
Maintain posture experts known as "stand with bowed
head" can cause muscle strain, disc herniations and nerve pressure. Over
time it can cause the natural curve of the neck to flatten or even to reverse
and back pain severe.
Experts say that this disease has increased dramatically
in recent years, especially among younger patients.
According to the Updated Traffic Forecasts Worldwide
Mobile Data's issued by Cisco, between 2011 and 2012 the amount of information
handled on a smartphone tripled.
In addition to back pain bowed head posture decreases
lung capacity by up to 30%. The lack of oxygenation of the blood flow through the
body can cause vascular disease. And the pressure exerted on the organs because
of poor posture can cause gastrointestinal problems.
Recommendations:
1. The first thing is to pay attention to the signals
your body sends. Be attentive to back pain.
2. is recommended to keep your feet flat on the floor,
throw your shoulders back and maintain a posture in which the ears are just
above shoulder level to prevent tilting your head.
3. Use a base for the device and supports the wrists,
which bear the weight of the mobile device.
4. Use headsets or handsfree.
5. There are even applications and many useful
accessories for cell phones to this problem. One of the latest ES LUMOback, a
device with a band that is placed around the waist to monitor our body posture.
6. therapists agree that the most important thing is to
take frequent breaks when mobile devices or desktop use.
7. up every 20 minutes, turn your shoulders and neck.
8. Make a short walk to improve blood flow.
9. And the most important recommendation is to see a
specialist to properly diagnose, treat appropriately and avoid risks.