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1. Putting your phone in your pocket can lead to back pain
Neuroscientists have researched the habit of placing the phone in the pocket and found that back pain is likely to occur. This study has been proven entirely accurate as many individuals surveyed reported an increase in back pain in recent years. The main reason is the habit of keeping the phone in the back pocket.
You may not know that our buttocks and hips consist of numerous nerves. Therefore, continuous contact with a rigid object for an extended period can lead to damage.
Additionally, if you have the habit of placing a rigid object like a phone in the right pocket, you tend to sit unevenly to avoid damage or scratches. Prolonged sitting in such a posture can impact your spine, causing back pain or even spinal misalignment over time.
2. Damaging Your Phone
Placing your phone in the back pocket, a seemingly convenient habit, can lead to unexpected consequences. When you sit on it, the phone gets squeezed and subjected to considerable pressure, causing it to bend or break for no good reason.
Keeping your phone in the front pocket of tight jeans is no different. Many people with snug-fitting jeans front pockets tuck their phones in there. Vigorous movement can exert intense pressure on the phone, leading to deformation. Alternatively, if the pocket comes into contact with a hard object, it could damage your phone's screen.
3. The Danger of Phone Radiation
While the rumor about phone radiation affecting fertility is yet to be recognized by global health organizations, a study suggests that continuous habit of keeping the phone in the pocket might negatively impact sperm count, potentially leading to infertility. Although not widely acknowledged, exercising caution is advisable.
4. Impact on Health and Safety
Nowadays, incidents of phones exploding have increased due to various reasons such as low-quality batteries or improper phone usage. Therefore, it is advisable not to stash your phone in your pocket to avoid unnecessary and potentially catastrophic accidents.
Here are the serious drawbacks if you still maintain the habit of keeping your phone in your pocket. You can place your beloved device in a handbag or backpack, not only for convenience but also to ensure safety, avoiding the potential hazards that we've highlighted above. Stay tuned to Media Mart for useful updates.
