There has been a significant rise in "text-neck syndrome", especially among the young adults, which account for about 70 per cent in the outpatient department, said city doctors on Monday on the occasion of World Spine Day. World Spine Day is observed globally on October 16 to raise awareness about the importance of spine health. The theme of this year’s Spine Day is "Move Your Spine".

According to doctors at Amrita Hospital Faridabad, exposure to long hours in front of screens, coupled with poor posture and inadequate ergonomics in the workplace, is causing the young adults to be susceptible to spine-related conditions like "text-neck syndrome". The syndrome can be defined as where the neck muscles become strained and stiff, causing long-term spinal complexities, the experts said.