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Health
Maddy Biddulph

This five minute routine can ease "tech neck" and undo the damage of scrolling on your phone all day

Woman scrolling phone and holding neck.

A lot us spend hours looking at our phones and laptops all day, which can cause the dreaded ‘tech neck’. This is an umbrella term for neck, shoulder and upper back pain caused by hunching over our screens all day.

If ignored, these aches and pains can lead to bigger health problems. The repetitive strain and tension can actually damage the top of your spine and you could end up with a herniated disc or nerve damage. But here’s the good news: strengthening and stretching your neck and shoulder muscles could counteract the pain and help you avoid future issues. 

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