Why Do My Neck Muscles Feel Tight When I Stare at a Phone Screen?

Why Do My Neck Muscles Feel Tight When I Stare at a Phone Screen?

1. Introduction Looking down at a phone screen significantly increases the gravitational pull on the cervical spine, forcing the neck muscles to work intensely to support the weight of the head. This prolonged, unnatural posture leads to muscle fatigue, microscopic tissue tears, and reduced blood flow in the surrounding structures. Over time, this biomechanical stress … Read more