iPad Generation = Large Increase in Back and Neck pain

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iPad Generation = Large Increase in Back and Neck pain

The number of young people seeking help for back or neck pain has risen 60 per cent in the past year, driven by sedentary lifestyles and the use of technology

 Many more young people are seeking help for back and neck pain because of spending too much time sitting down and using technology 

Nearly half of young people are suffering from neck or back pain because of the ‘sedentery epidemic’ which is sweeping Britain and the rise in laptop technology, health experts have warned.

The British Chiropractic Association said that increasing numbers of under 30s are seeking medical help because they are spending up to 10 hours a day sitting down, often behind screens.

The number of 16 to 24-year-olds who now say they suffer from back and neck pain has risen from 28 per cent to 45 per cent within a year, a 60 per cent rise. Almost one quarter said they suffered on a daily basis.

BCA chiropractor Tim Hutchful said: “We’re seeing a rise in the number of people experiencing back and neck related problems because our modern lifestyle is forcing us to stay seated and I’m concerned that the number of patients under the age of 30 coming through our doors is increasing.

 “Whether at your desk, on your tablet or sitting watching TV, it’s really important to take regular breaks to relieve the build-up of tension in your lower back. Sitting causes up to twice as much pressure on discs on the spine as standing so, as a nation, we’re vulnerable.
“Your back is always hard at work – even when you think you’re relaxing.”


The BCA said that with three out of five (59 per cent) saying they spend most of their working day sitting, people need to become more aware of how to look after themselves properly.

They advise sitting up straight, taking desk breaks every 30 minutes, stretching frequently and staying hydrated.

For people using computers, they should ensure that the top of their screen is in level with their eyebrows and keep the chair tipped slightly forward so that the knees are slightly higher than the hips.

The average Briton now spends around 1.8 hours a day sitting looking at mobile technology, 3.7 hours using a laptop or desktop computer, 1.4 hours gaming and 2.8 hours watching television or films.

REMEMBER:  A session at the gym doesn’t make up for a day of sitting down for long periods of time in the office or in the sofa. So it’s really important that people of all ages keep moving, and take breaks when they’re sitting at the computer or bent over their mobile device or laptop.

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