A Japanese gamer developed dropped head syndrome (DHS) due to excessive smartphone use and poor posture, leading to severe neck strain and disability. Surgery was required to restore spinal alignment ...

ALBAWABA - A 25-year-old Japanese man recently made headlines after being diagnosed with terrifying symptoms, described by doctors as the "dropped head syndrome," for using his phone excessively, ...

A 25-year-old Japanese man who frequently looked down at his phone for extended periods eventually lost the ability to lift his head and was diagnosed with “dropped head syndrome.” His case, ...

A man pictured with an extreme bend to his neck which drooped to one side had suffered the effects of heavy drug use. Doctors at l-Zahra University Hospital in Isfahan, Iran, have published the images ...

Dr. Parag Sancheti, renowned orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in knee replacement, arthroscopy and sports medicine and is the chairman of the Sancheti Hospital In the digital age, smartphones have ...

In today's technology-driven world, it's no surprise that many of us spend long hours glued to our handheld devices, such as mobile phones and tablets. However, this excessive use of technology comes ...

In the digital age, smartphones and other handheld devices have become an integral part of our lives. However, their excessive use has given rise to a new health concern known as “text neck syndrome.” ...

If you prefer texting over calling and spend most of your time on your phone, replying to emails or messages, your neck could be at risk. Constant use of smartphone can lead to an array of health ...

Text neck syndrome, also known as tech neck or smartphone neck, is a relatively new term that describes neck pain and damage due to looking down at electronic devices for prolonged periods. Text neck ...

Dropped Head Syndrome (DHS) is a complex clinical condition primarily characterised by a pronounced chin-on-chest deformity resulting from weakness or imbalance of the cervical extensor muscles. Most ...