This episode delves into the growing epidemic of "tech neck,” a modern issue arising from our sedentary lifestyles and excessive screen use. We all know neck pain can be uncomfortable, but did you know it can also increase stress, impact your mood, and lead to a sense of overwhelm? We talk with Emory students who’ve experienced neck discomfort, as well as Dr. John Heller, an orthopedic surgeon at the Emory Spine Center, to find out what tech neck is and how to prevent it.

This episode was reported and produced by Annie Ye, a senior at Emory University double majoring in Human Health and French Studies.

Studies and reports referenced in the episode:

• Text Neck Syndrome: Disentangling a New Epidemic

About HealthierU:
Produced and hosted by students at Emory University’s Center for the Study of Human Health, HealthierU is a podcast that aims to make sense of the science behind human health. This season, we’re diving into our generation’s burning health questions. Questions like: Is it bad to use the internet to diagnose yourself? Why do so many athletes get eating disorders, and why are they so hard to spot? Is sugar really so dangerous? To find the answers, we’re talking to scientists, nutritionists, counselors, medical professionals and regular folks, every week on HealthierU.

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