Neck disk problems surge among seniors, possibly linked to smartphone use

The number of patients in their 70s and older diagnosed with cervical disk disease has risen by nearly 50 percent over the past eight years, data showed Thursday. According to Dong-A Ilbo, citing data from the National Health Insurance Service, the number of patients with cervical disk disease increased 6.7 percent, from 903,829 in 2016 to 964,730 in 2024. Cervical disk disease occurs when the disks between the neck vertebrae weaken, lose elasticity and protrude, putting pressure on surrounding

By The Korea Herald