Pronunciation: /tɛkst nɛk/
noun a modern term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your cell phone, tablet, or other wireless devices too frequently and for too long
A1 Text neck is a term used to describe neck pain caused by looking down at a phone or computer for too long.
A2 Many young people suffer from text neck due to spending hours hunched over their devices.
B1 Doctors recommend taking breaks and doing neck exercises to prevent text neck from becoming a chronic issue.
B2 Physical therapists can help treat text neck through targeted exercises and stretches.
C1 Chronic text neck can lead to long-term spinal issues and should be taken seriously.
C2 Preventing text neck requires a combination of proper posture, regular exercise, and limiting screen time.
formal Text neck is a term used to describe the neck pain and damage caused by looking down at a phone, tablet, or other device for an extended period of time.
informal I've been getting a lot of text neck lately from scrolling through my phone too much.
slang My neck is killing me from all this text neck I've been getting.
figurative Just like physical exercise, it's important to take breaks and stretch to prevent text neck from constantly looking down at your phone.
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