Overview

• A systematic review of 25 studies involving over 43,000 participants across 13 countries confirms a sharp rise in neck pain risk due to modern sedentary behaviors.
• Using mobile phones increases the likelihood of neck pain by 82%, while sitting for more than six hours daily raises the risk by nearly 88%.
• The study highlights biomechanical factors such as reduced neck blood flow and muscle imbalance caused by prolonged screen-based postures.
• Neck pain affects 70% of people globally at least once in their lives and costs the U.S. $87.6 billion annually in medical expenses.
• Researchers recommend public health initiatives to reduce sedentary behaviors and promote physical activity, particularly targeting high-risk groups like women.