times as television and computer games got decreased. Especially after the
covid epidemic, online classes have increased utility of mobile phones and
the time spending by the youths has alarmingly increased.
Hours long watching on mobile phones have more chances to suffer from
spinal chord related problems. Poor posture will lead to severe illness in
future for youths,l.
A recent study by Brazilian researchers has revealed that hours long
smartphone usage can have a serious impact on spine health. Spinal
problems have been found especially when looking at screens for more than
three hours a day or sitting too close to the screen or not sitting with
good posture.
A study focused especially on thoracic spine pain (TSP). The thoracic
spine is in the back of the chest (thorax), mostly between the shoulder
blades, extending from the base of the neck to the beginning of the lumbar
spine.
The survey conducted on male and female students aged around 14 to 18
years. About 1,628 people participated in this survey. It has been found
that most people suffer from TSP due to excessive phone usage. Females
suffer from TSP more than males. Almost 10 percent of people in this
survey are suffering from this problem.
Most of the population around the world suffers from TSP. It ranges from
13 -35 percent in adolescents. So health experts advise parents to ensure
that children do not use smartphones for a long time.
