Heads up: smartphone addiction may be stiffening your neck
NCT ID NCT06598774
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how smartphone addiction might affect neck movement, head posture, body awareness, and pain sensitivity in young adults aged 18 to 25. Researchers measured these factors in 40 smartphone users without neck pain. The goal was to understand if heavy phone use is linked to physical changes, which could help guide future advice on healthy phone habits.
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Atılım University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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