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Noem artrose geen slijtage. Die term is feitelijk onjuist, betogen reumatologen Peter van der Kraan en Calin Popa. Artrose is eerder een evolutionaire erfenis en een proces dat samenhangt met biologische veroudering. Door het ‘slijtage’ te noemen ontmoedig je patiënten om te bewegen. En dat is nou juist niet wat je wil.

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Auteurs: Peter van der Kraan en Calin Popa

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In a neutral position, the human head places about 5 kilograms of force on the cervical spine. But when the head tilts forward to look at a phone, that load increases dramatically, reaching the equivalent of 27 kilograms at a 60-degree angle.

This excess pressure strains muscles, ligaments, and spinal discs, contributing to neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and long-term postural problems. Over time, repeated stress can accelerate disc degeneration, nerve irritation, and abnormal spinal curvature, a condition often called “tech neck.”

Experts recommend bringing screens up to eye level instead of lowering the head. This simple habit reduces spinal load, protects neck health, and helps prevent chronic pain linked to prolonged device use.

Sources/Credits: Cervical spine biomechanics research; postural health studies
Shared for informational/Educational purpose only

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