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Tech neck: neck pain from phones and screens (Level A1) — person holding black iphone 5

Tech neck: neck pain from phones and screensCEFR A1

15 Jul 2026

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Adapted from Emory University, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Sasun Bughdaryan, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
69 words
  • Many people have neck pain from screens.
  • People look at phones and computers many hours.
  • They often hold their heads forward too long.
  • This posture makes neck muscles work much harder.
  • The head can feel heavy when it leans.
  • Pain can cause headaches and make concentrating hard.
  • Over time people can feel numbness or dizziness.
  • Doctors suggest sitting straight and moving often.
  • Small stretches help the neck feel better.

Difficult words

  • posture — The way a person holds their body
  • muscle — Part of the body that makes movement
    muscles
  • numbness — A loss of feeling in part of the body
  • dizziness — A feeling of being lightheaded or not steady
  • stretch — A small movement to help the neck
    stretches
  • concentrate — Give full attention to something
    concentrating

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Discussion questions

  • Do you use screens many hours?
  • Do you sit straight when you use a phone or computer?
  • Do you do small stretches for your neck?

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