Big B's advise for smartphone users!

Mumbai, November 30: Big B Amitabh Bachchan in a bid to create awareness among smartphone users has put up an interesting tweet.

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan further added that almost straight is about 7 kg .. which is to be the proper posture.

The posture we adopt as we stare at our phones, according to the surgeon behind the paper, increases the stress on the neck and can cause excessive wear and tear that may eventually require an operation to correct it.

Research carried out at the New York Spine Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine has examined the strain placed on your spine with your head titled at different angles, mimicking the strain placed on your body when spending hours looking at Facebook on your phone.

Neck and back pain, typically associated with the ageing population, is becoming more and more common amongst the younger generation, as a new condition which is aptly named ‘text neck’. This is a form of repetitive strain injury where the muscles, ligaments and tendons are inflamed and damaged due to repeatedly moving or holding a joint in a way that puts it under undue strain.

Tricks to overcome with Neck and back pain

Straighten up- Learn proper posture and neck alignment by peeking at your profile in a mirror. If you’re standing correctly, you should be able to draw a vertical line from your ear to your shoulder.

Arch back- If your posture isn’t perfect, try doing shoulder extensions. Arch your neck and upper back backward, pulling your shoulders into alignment under your ears. This simple stretch can alleviate stress and muscle pain.

Look forward- Rather than tilting your chin down to read your mobile device, raise the device to eye level. The same goes for your desktop computer. Your monitor screen should be at eye level so your head isn’t perpetually dropping and causing muscle strain.