11/08/2021
The head weighs about 5 kg.
The neck supports the weight of the head, which, depending on the angle of the inclination, increases. The more we look down, the more our head weighs. Depending on the cervical segment taking the weight and stress, the weight of the head fluctuates within 5 kg, but if you lean it forward, it weighs more and more. When it is bent at 60 degrees, it loads 22-27 kg on lower cervical vertebrae and downwards into the thoracics. Indeed the entire spine.
What’s more, the plethora of supporting soft tissues, fascia, muscles, ligaments and tendons get strained and tired, which builds further tension on the joints and discs. If not now, then down the track this will impact the neck as it gets stiffer as well as the likelihood of creating problems elsewhere.
Take care using smartphones. We are fully absorbed by what is going on and we don't check our body position and what this little device can do to us over time.
