New research tells us that looking down at your phone can force up to 60 pounds of weight on your spine.

I see it in me and others who look more bent over – even people in their teens and 20’s who are more prolific when it comes to texting.

Another finding is that an average person spends between two and four hours a day looking down on their smartphones.

If the proven peril of texting while driving can’t get us to stop texting then being bent over and pressuring our necks isn’t going to do it either.

The answer.

Keep texting.

Align your ears with your shoulder blades in a neutral position.

Put your phone directly in front of your face.

In years to come, you can avoid back pain and a permanently slouched posture.

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