Book 10, Question 141
Why Does Your Neck Get Tired When You Look Down at a Screen?
Your neck gets tired when you look down at a screen because your head is heavy. Tipping it forward makes your neck and back muscles work extra hard to hold it up. Raising your screen and taking breaks help.
More fun facts
- Looking down at a phone tilts your head forward.
- This forward head posture can put up to 27 kilograms (60 pounds) of pressure on your neck.
- Over time, that pressure can harm the discs in your spine and wear on joints and muscles.
- A group of neck muscles helps hold up the weight of your head and keeps your neck steady.
- Some experts say taking screen breaks can help, along with exercises that build neck muscle endurance.
Questions kids ask
How can I protect my neck?
Take screen breaks and try neck exercises that build muscle endurance.