how is modern technology affecting your back?

H O W I S M O D E R N T E C H N O L O G Y

A F F E C T I N G Y O U R B A C K ?

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Technology is evolving at a staggering rate, with remarkable advances that we could not have imagined even a few decades ago. This is, for the most part, to the great benefit of human life, yet there are some drawbacks as well.

Human evolution is a very much slower process; we have not evolved in any way to accommodate the implications on the body of this new technology, and modern technology is one of the major causes of back pain in today’s media-centric society, and a reason for consulting a spine surgeon in NYC.


H O W D O M O D E R N D E V I C E S A F F E C T T H E

B A C K A N D S P I N E ?

Today in modern and affluent societies, a vast majority of us are glued to our handheld devices, including smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and the like.They enhance our lives by connecting us with others, providing a wealth of information instantly, and in many cases are critical for our safety.

Yet the effect on the body of these devices can be very detrimental to the spine, particularly the neck, and this is directly related to the postural changes this technology encourages.


W H O I S M O S T A T R I S K ?

We are all at risk of being compromised by the effects of technology on the spine, but those at highest risk by far are children and adolescents. Adolescents in particular consider their handheld devices to be essential and many are within arm’s reach of their device at all times.

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T H E I M PA C T O F P O S T U R E O N T H E

B O D Y

Handheld devices are one of the biggest causes of neck pain and headaches, particularly in young people. Some children even begin playing on these devices in toddlerhood!


Children who essentially grow up in the “texting” position from using phones, tablets, handheld gaming consoles, and the like, will set in place a likelihood of neck pain, back pain, postural issues, and even early spine surgery. Studies have also shown a direct correlation between a child’s posture and spinal health and their ability to focus and concentrate.


W H A T I S T H E S O L U T I O N T O T H I S P R O B L E M ?

We need to be more mindful about how we use this technology. Some considerations include:

✓Avoid spending long amounts of time hunched over devices

✓Pay attention to posture

✓Stretch regularly

✓Raise your device higher when in use to decrease the neck angle required and to take the load off the head and neck

✓Take plenty of breaks from device usage

✓Limit your child’s use of handheld devices

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W H E N S U R G E R Y I S R E Q U I R E D – S E E A T O P S P I N E S U R G E O N

I N N Y C

In some cases, long term damage is caused to one’s spine and this can include disc degeneration, kyphosis, and chronic neck pain. This is where it’s important to seek professional medical advice, and there is no better person to see than Dr. Ezriel Kornel, a top spine surgeon in NYC. He will help to address the causes of neck pain and to offer surgical solutions when required.


Please call our office at 914-948-0444 to make an appointment to see Dr.

Kornel, or visit us online at topspinesurgeonnyc.com to learn more about how you can alleviate

your back and neck pain due to the usage of modern technology.


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