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What do you use social media for? Probably to chat with friends on Snapchat or WhatsApp, check out TikToks or keep up with the latest trends. Sounds familiar, doesn\u2019t it? But let\u2019s be honest: we\u2019ve all had that moment when you realise you\u2019ve been scrolling for too long again, are afraid of missing out on something important (FOMO), or are simply stuck on your phone out of sheer boredom. What many people don\u2019t realise, however, is that constant scrolling not only affects your mental health but also has a major impact on your body. Yes, really! In this blog, you\u2019ll find out exactly how.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What effect does social media have on your health?<\/h2>\n

We all know how addictive social media can be. A quick scroll through TikTok can easily turn into hours of staring at your screen. From research<\/a> revealed that about half of young people spend three hours or more daily on social media.<\/p>\n

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Mental impact<\/h3>\n

Social media is full of perfect pictures and well-curated lives. It seems as though everyone is having a brilliant time, whilst you\u2019re sitting on your own on the sofa. That feeling of \u201cwhy don\u2019t I have that?\u201d might well sound familiar.<\/p>\n

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Physical consequences<\/h3>\n

Scrolling for hours on end often means maintaining the same posture: a bent neck, shoulders hunched forward and a phone clamped in your hand. This has serious consequences for your body.<\/p>\n

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Stress and sleep deprivation<\/h3>\n

Social media constantly bombards you with new stimuli. This stimulates your brain, even when you really need to relax. The blue light from your phone disrupts your melatonin production, which affects your biological clock. Excessive use of social media can therefore increase stress and disrupt your sleep patterns, which in turn affects your energy levels and mood.<\/p>\n

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As well as taking action yourself, our physiotherapists<\/a> can help you too. That\u2019s right, physiotherapy.<\/p>\n

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How can physiotherapy help me?<\/h2>\n

You may mainly associate physiotherapy with injuries or rehabilitation, but it can help in so many more ways. Especially if you find that social media and prolonged sitting are affecting both your mental and physical health. Here are a few ways in which physiotherapy can support you:<\/p>\n

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1. Recovery from poor posture<\/h3>\n

Prolonged scrolling and poor sitting posture can lead to unpleasant symptoms. A physiotherapist can help you with:<\/p>\n