Smartphone addiction and low back pain in young adults
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This study looks at how smartphone addiction might affect core muscle strength and back curvature in university students with long-lasting low back pain. It helps understand how your back works if you use your phone a lot.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 25 years old
- You have had low back pain for at least 6 months
- You are a university student
- You use your smartphone excessively (measured by a specific addiction scale)
- You are not an athlete and have not had spinal surgery, back injuries, or certain medical conditions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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