The study found that 35 out of 50 patients were having neck pain,back pain, spasms, tenderness, and stress, and the students used the phone for about 8–9 hours a day. The study identified a mild disability in neck functions and an increased forward head posture in individuals who had increased weekly usage of mobile phones.

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