Sedentary Lifestyle and Screen Addiction in Childhood Increase Herniated Disc Risk in Later Life
Experts stated that long hours spent in front of screens and physical inactivity during childhood could lead to lower back and neck hernias in the future.
Long hours spent in front of phones, tablets, and computers during childhood and youth, along with a sedentary lifestyle, significantly increase the risk of lower back and neck hernias in later years.
Risks Brought by Screen Addiction
The time occupied by phones, tablets, and computers in the daily lives of children and youth is constantly increasing. Inactivity brings significant health problems along with it.
Sitting in the same position for a long time and not exercising enough negatively affects the development of muscles and joints.
Effects on the Musculoskeletal System
With the spread of phone, tablet, and computer use, young people remain in the same position for long periods. A sedentary lifestyle causes the muscles in the neck and lower back regions to not develop adequately.
Root Causes from an Expert's Perspective
Brain, Nerve, and Spinal Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Orhan Şen stated that the primary reason for the increase in lower back and neck hernias among young people is living a sedentary lifestyle since childhood.
Şen emphasized that active games played on the street in the past have been replaced by time spent in front of screens.
Results Created by Weak Infrastructure
Keeping the neck, lower back, and legs immobile for long periods makes muscle development insufficient. Due to this weak infrastructure, young people face herniated disc problems against heavy loads in later years.
Importance of Sports and Physical Activity
Prof. Dr. Orhan Şen stated that families and teachers should encourage children to participate in various sports branches such as swimming and running.