Text neck refers to the repetitive stress you're putting on your neck and back from constantly staring down at your phone. Did you know that people check their cell phone every six minutes with an average of 150 looks per day? Add to that the use of other electronic handheld devices, and you are bound to have a sore neck and perhaps a sore back.Is text neck the next phenomenon? Can craning your neck looking at a cell phone or electronic device cause back and neck problems?Everyone from young to old seems to be glued to their electronic devices. There might be a rise in children's back and neck problems due to the increasing use of cell phones and other devices at such a young age. Just how will this affect their necks and backs?Dr. Alfred O. Bonati shares how constantly looking down at your phone or tablets can increase your risk of back and neck pain.