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159. The Science of Tech Neck Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

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When new machinery was first invented, researchers notices that frequent users such as factory workers or typists were developing repetitive strain injuries. And, now that technology has become such a crucial part of all our lives, and we all spend hours daily with our heads tilted down at a screen they are seeing a surge of the phenomenon known as 'Tech Neck' .
Luke looks at the research into the muscle strain and offers some solutions for those suffering.

When new machinery was first invented, researchers notices that frequent users such as factory workers or typists were developing repetitive strain injuries. And, now that technology has become such a crucial part of all our lives, and we all spend hours daily with our heads tilted down at a screen they are seeing a surge of the phenomenon known as 'Tech Neck' .
Luke looks at the research into the muscle strain and offers some solutions for those suffering.

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