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Is tech neck a real thing?

Video. 'Text neck': Are smartphones causing more harm than we think?

Updated: 03/09/2025 - 9:15 GMT+2

Text neck describes the forward-tilted posture people adopt while using phones or tablets, which can place extra strain on the neck. But is this a real medical condition - or just a modern health scare?

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