Feb 09 2025 15 mins 2
In this episode, Ariana and Jules discuss the concept of 'text neck' and its potential link to neck pain. They explore a recent scoping review that examines whether the position of the neck while using smartphones is a causative factor for neck pain, utilizing Hill's criteria of causation. The conversation delves into the nuances of correlation versus causation, the limitations of current research, and the biopsychosocial model of health, ultimately concluding that text neck does not meet the criteria for causing neck pain.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Text Neck and Neck Pain
02:55 Understanding the Research Paper
05:28 Exploring Hill's Criteria of Causation
09:32 Correlation vs. Causation in Neck Pain
11:07 Findings on Text Neck and Neck Pain
13:29 Broader Factors Influencing Neck Pain
14:40 Limitations of the Study and Conclusion
