Sitting still in this amount of time is associated with high risk of neck pain

Researchers in Beijing in China analyzed 25 cohort and case control studies on neck pain and sedentary lifestyle among over 43,000 participants. The analysis showed a ‘significant correlation’ between the two factors.

The risk proved to be higher in women than in men – and greater among staff, as office workers than among students. Sedentary behavior in front of screens, such as using mobile phone and computer, led to the greatest risk of neck pain.

Seeing television, on the other hand, did not pose a significant risk, according to the study. Already just over one hour of screen -related sedentary behavior increased the risk of neck pain.

More than four hours of sedentary behavior a day increased the risk further and the highest occurrence was observed at six hours. The researchers concluded that sedentary behavior is a ‘significant risk factor’ for neck pain and that the risk increases with duration.

« Targeted preventive measures, including especially for high -risk groups such as women and employees, are necessary, » the researchers said behind the study.

« Public health initiatives should encourage reduction of sedentary behavior and promote physical activity to improve neck health and reduce the global occurrence of neck pain. »

Dr. Arthur Jenkins, back surgeon in New York, commented on the results.

« It does not surprise me that six hours of sedentary activity has a strong connection with neck pain, as most sedentary activities mean sitting, » the expert, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital.

« When people are sitting, they typically watch TV, look at their phones or work at a desk – and most of it means the head is bent forward, » he explained.

This position puts a great deal of pressure on the back of the neck as well as on the front of the disco space, he added.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, a doctor with several specialties, Dr. Azza Halim – who was also not involved in the study – agree that prolonged sitting position can be a risk factor for problems in the locomotive.

« We know that sitting for extended periods – especially with poor posture or lack of ergonomic support – certainly puts a sustained pressure on the cervical spine and the associated muscles, which eventually leads to stiffness, muscle imbalance and chronic genes, » she said.

« Research shows a clear dose-response context-the longer you sit still, the greater the risk of developing neck pain. As it appears, sitting for more than six hours a day associated with 88 % greater risk compared to those who have minimal sedentary behavior. »

Halim emphasized the importance of regular movement, extent and ergonomic adjustments in everyday life to ‘counteract the negative health effects of long -term sitting position’.