Teens Overusing Technology...How it Leads to Chiropractic Problems

Here is an interesting article about how teens overuse of technology is causing problems such as poor posture, sleep deprivation, and obesity.

In January, a study revealed that children ages 8 to 18 average seven hours and 38 minutes per day of media exposure. “In those seven and a half hours, what kind of posture are they in?” said chiropractor Steven Kramer. “Many of them don’t use a desk – they’re sitting on their beds or on the floor.”

More children are having problems with fatigue, neck pain, back pain, and tension. Their spines are becoming misaligned resulting in stiffness and aching. Chiropractor Deb Genrick suggests the yoga "plank” pose, playing video games or surfing the Internet on an exercise ball, stretching, and 30-60 minutes of exercise each day in order to strengthen the core muscles needed for good posture.

Interested in more information on this subject? You can see the original article by clicking the link above.