Yoga Intervention for Tech-Neck Syndrome in Smartphone Users: A Case Report
* 1Rakshanda Dashottar and 2Dhaivat Vora
1,2Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Parul University- P.O. Ishwarpura, Tal. Waghodia, Dist. Vadodara-391760 (India) *1Mo. No. 9981258907 ORCID ID: 0009-0003-6477-7089 Email Id: rakshandadashottar1234@gmail.com 2Mo. No. 9879287123 Email Id: drdhaivatvora@gmail.com Corresponding Author:- *Dr. Rakshanda Dashottar
ABSTRACT
An developing musculoskeletal disorder called “tech-neck syndrome” is brought on by extended forward head posture when using a smartphone. It causes stiffness, decreased movement, neck pain, and functional difficulties. These kinds of concerns are commonly seen among office workers and students as screen time increases. Yoga is a comprehensive, non-pharmacological method that enhances posture, flexibility, muscle strength, and stress response. The impact of a structured yoga intervention on a young smartphone user with techneck syndrome is discussed in the current case study. For three months, a 24-year-old female postgraduate student complained of stiff neck ache and limited cervical mobility. She participated in a four-week yoga program that included relaxation, strengthening, and stretching exercises. The Neck Disability Index (NDI), cervical range of motion, and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain were among the outcome measures. Significant improvements in neck mobility, functional capacity, and pain severity were noted after four weeks. According to this case, yoga might be a safe, affordable, and successful remedy for smartphone users who suffer from tech-neck syndrome.