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Neck strain, Reading, & Periscope Glasses

https://www.amazon.com/Horizontal-Glasses-Definition-Periscope-Watch/dp/B00CY9RQ2K

I am not much of a gadget person but I have been paying closer attention to anything that can decrease the amount of flexion neck strain, since that is a gigantic problem of modern life that is hampering the progress of our patients dealing with neck pain. A couple patients reported using “periscope” glasses recently, to read books laying on their lap while on a recliner. It basically allows them to keep the neck upright and relaxed while reading the material on their lap at waist level. This is made possible by the reflecting mirror of the glasses angling the written text toward eye level. It apparently does take a little practice to correctly angle your head and keep it steady, but also well worth the rewards of not having to endlessly look down and loading up the junction between the neck and upper back.