Poor posture is one of the worst problems affecting millions of people worldwide. Desk workers especially are affected with spinal problems all because of sitting in a hunched position for prolonged periods of time. Smartphones and hand held media devices end up adding to the problem all because people are prone to spending long hours speaking on the phone in a wrong position.

However taking precautions and observing various positions will ensure that smartphones use do not damage your posture. Learn the correct way of using your cell phone without endangering your health.

1 A good posture can keep you happy

According to research, posture can even affect emotional well being. Those assuming the hunch posture could even be suffering from depression. A few decades ago, only elderly people sought medical help form posture and spinal problems but now even youngsters are experiencing problems of spondylitis, back ache, and spine problems because of hunching.

The classic features of hunching are droopy sunk shoulders, stretched neck, arms drawn into the torso and arched back.

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2 How to maintain the correct posture when using a cellphone

The correct posture can uplift mood and contribute to productivity at work. Maintaining a proper posture also reduces stress and promotes well being. Here are 5 ways to develop a good posture and reduce back problems.

1. Move your head from side to side slowly stretching your muscles as you do so
2. Get a shoulder massage that also massages your neck muscles and area between shoulder blades.
3. Standing in a doorway with arms outstretched, bend your thorax, this relaxes muscles that get rigid from maintain a position for long periods such as speaking on a cell phone.
4. When using your phone for longer than ten minutes, keep your chin pressed to your neck and squeeze your shoulder blades together. Hold for ten seconds and repeat several times.
5. Remember how a Smartphone and damage your posture causing several health problems. Use the correct posture which will help you avoid such problems for a healthy back in future.

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