Your Phone is Destroying Your Spine: Here's Why Your Head Weighs 60 Pounds
Featuring Dr. Indya Hood | Hosted by Leron Gaskins
In this heavy-hitting episode of Broken Traditions, Leron Gaskins sits down with Dr. Indya Hood (Balanced River Chiropractic) to unpack the physical toll of "Digital Incarceration."
"Our devices have become the cages that lock us into poor health."
Dr. Hood explains how a standard 16lb head can exert up to 60lbs of pressure on your spine [00:15:52] just by tilting your neck to check a notification. We dive deep into the "Dowager’s Hump" [00:05:37], how Wolf's Law changes your bone structure [00:09:27], and the surprising link between spinal health and your nervous system's ability to manage anxiety and digestion [00:23:42].
What you’ll learn:
- The "S.A.D." (Southern American Diet) and its impact on inflammation [00:40:04].
- How to identify "Tech Neck" before the damage becomes permanent.
- Non-negotiable habits for creators to protect their spine [00:33:52].