ASSOCIATION OF TEXT NECK WITH THE APPEARANCE OF NECK PAIN: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

ABSTRACT Introduction: Currently, Brazil has approximately 464 million electronic devices, referred to as “text neck.” Consequently, the alteration resulting from this term, known as “text neck syndrome,” is an emerging condition related to changes in the head and neck due to mobile devices and computers. This condition is associated with repetitive efforts linked to using these electronic devices. Objective: To conduct a literature review on the influence of “text neck” on the onset of neck pain (cervicalgia). Methodology: A systematic review was conducted following the “Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.” From October 2023 to February 2024, the descriptors “neck pain” and “text neck” were used, along with boolean operators. Eligibility criteria included observational studies with a population aged 18 to 65 diagnosed with cervicalgia. The selection process utilized Rayyan QRCI, and a methodological assessment was carried out using Risk of Bias 2.0 (RoB 2.0). Results: Four articles published between 2018 and 2022 were included in the review. After the methodological procedure, it was observed that all four articles were classified as having a low risk of bias, totaling 1,067 participants. Conclusion: Therefore, no association was identified between the use of “text neck” and the onset of neck pain. Level of Evidence I; Systematic Review.

Keywords

• Neck pain
• Text neck syndrome
• Physiotherapy