Modern technology has caused an increase in people seeking chiropractic treatment, specifically with teenagers.

At Mullumbimby Chiropractic we have also noticed this increase in younger people requiring treatment. 

Long hours of screen time in the same position is resulting in a growing number of people experiencing; neck pain, poor posture and headaches.

 

The following article from channel 10 has suggestions for management and statistical discussion of this topic. 

https://tenplay.com.au/news/national/april-2017/smartphone-addiction-now-apparently-has-its-own-injury

 

This Third Watch article discuses the teenagers mainly affected by this growing trend of injury and speaks of a new campaign  called “Straighten up Australia” with links.

http://www.3wnews.org/article/news/teenagers-warned-sit-straight_631