If you’re a parent, you’re probably familiar with the concept of “tummy time”, laying babies on their stomachs, while they’re awake, so they can strengthen their neck and shoulder muscles, and improve motor skills.
If you’re a TikToker, you may be familiar with the latest trend: “ADULT tummy time.” Which is, well, the same, but for adults.
Content creators say you should be on your stomach for 10 or more minutes every day, even if you’re just watching TV, scrolling, or reading.
It’s supposed to counteract “tech neck”, the effects of the hours you spend hunched over computers, phones, and other devices.
Be careful though: One video warns that if you tilt your head back too much during tummy time, you’re basically just bending your neck and spine in the same way that you do when hunched over. So it’s better to keep your neck straight. Which is easier if you’re reading than if you’re trying to watch TV.
(Here’s one video, and another.)
