These bone spurs, also known as enthesophytes, are abnormal bony projections that can form at the attachment of a tendon or ligament. It found that 41% had developed a 10 to 30 millimetre bony lump at the back of their skull. The tendon's footprint on the bone becomes wider to distribute the load on a larger surface area of the bone." (Image: Getty Images)There is also no way to compare the prevalence of these bone growths with the pre-smartphone era, so it's possible they are just more common than previously thought. There are already several known medical ailments linked to over-use of computers and smartphones, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and eye strain.

Source: Daily Mirror June 21, 2019 10:58 UTC