{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-post-js","path":"/blog/v/why-does-my-neck-hurt-after-using-my-phone/","result":{"data":{"markdownRemark":{"id":"cf7676a9-0339-5e4b-86c2-0f8cbeb9fe5c","htmlAst":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"If you are wondering “why does my neck hurt after using my phone,” here is the short answer:"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Neck pain after using your phone is often related to prolonged downward posture, which places strain on the cervical spine and surrounding muscles."}]}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"This is commonly referred to as “text neck,” or “tech neck,” and is increasingly common with frequent device 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