If fans of The White lotus It was offered to enjoy the show of the fictional Thai wellness retreat, only a few leaning full-body massages, yoga sessions, biometric tests, meditation or even a stay in a sensory deprivation tank. But how many would you willingly register for its more controversial offer – complete digital detoxification? Even for those who are tried to pull the plug, it is hardly a long -term option in today's technically saturated world. We are connected to our screens in such a way that terms such as text or tech neck, smartphone -questionnaires, selfie -llbogen, text claws and computer vision syndrome have switched from innovations to real, widespread concerns.
“Tech Neck” and the modern posture problem
Dr. Karishma Sanghavi, sports physiotherapist and certified MDT, believes that we are already in the early stages of an attitude epidemic. “With access to technology, not only for work, but also for leisure time, in conviviality and entertainment, we look at our screens almost 8 to 12 hours a day, often in sleepy and static positions. We see people in the 20s and 30s with chronic pain. After Covid, many companies have adapted work that deals with workers.” Stop epidemic, “she says.
How the Tech Neck affects them
Once connected to aging, the hump of the widow – an excessive curve of the upper back – is becoming increasingly common in younger people. The increase in the tech snack, which is bent by hours via screens, accelerates the decline in posture. Dr. Karishma Sanghavi warns that poor attitude can trigger a cascade of problems, from spine problems and a poor balance, which leads to an increased risk of falls to reduced lung capacity and changed mental health. Breast and lungs collapse through broods and reduces the oxygen recording capacity. A poor posture also slows down the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) around the brain and the spinal cord, which may affect the clearance of the brain waste and contributes to brain fog or fatigue. The vagus nerve is the integrated soothing system of your body. If it is compressed by the troubled attitude, this leads to poor emotional regulation, increased stress reactivity and reduced resilience to anxiety. “
Your device changes your hands
All of these selfies could cost you an elbow. 'Selfie Elbow' is real and happens when your tendons ignite from a constant expansion or rotation of your arm to take photos. Another problem is the text claw syndrome. Dr. Ashis Acharya, Senior Consultant Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, explains that it is not an official diagnosis, but long periods of fine motor activities can cause pain due to longing, closed fingers and nerve irritation. He advises: “Should exercises for hand and wrist exercises, switch to a pen or language input and regular breaks can help to reverse or avoid a text claw.”
Build better habits
Excessive technology use affects more than just our attitude, neck and hands. It can lead to eye loads, changes in the skull structure, facial muscles, jaw pain and teeth. Dr. Anup Khatri, Senior Consultant Orthopaedics in the Glenagles Hospital, warns against ignoring early signs such as stiffness, upper back and headaches. Physical examinations, posture reviews and movement area tests can help identify technically related loads. “Innovations such as smart holding wearables, ergonomic furniture and follow -up successors offer hope for the prevention of stress,” says Dr. Khatri.
Sanghavi recommends the 20-20-20 rule: “Move every 20 minutes 20 feet from your screen and rest your hand for 20 seconds. Use this time to carry out simple forearm stretching or movements of the wrist mobility to relieve the load.”
It shares a simple 5-minute routine to prevent problems related to Tech: