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By Josh Piers - May 31, 2022 - 5 Mins Read

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[caption id="attachment_10796" align="aligncenter" width="527"] Overuse injuries were more common in those aged over 40.[/caption] Ms McCowan also recommends that you maintain good posture while using your smartphone. "I think that's something we shouldn't disregard on a daily basis," she remarked. "It's something we have to address if you're not looking after your body mechanics and posture for that extended amount of time." She recommends that people take a plank or hover over their gadget, which activates the neck extension muscles and prevents slouching. "Up on your elbows or a hover, as we call it in yoga," Ms McCowan explained, "making sure they're sort of watching or doodling on their iPad in that position."